band saw?

**blkchevyz** · 02-22-2016, 10:01 AM

anyone have one of these portable band saws?dewalt-13q2-DCS370B-main-lg.jpg
i've been using miter saw with an abrasive wheel for a while, but after having a few items kick out on me and blowing a couple disk i'm looking at other options.
mainly cutting exhaust pipes
i'd really like a bench top one but seems like they are pretty expensive.

**SSlowBoat** · 02-22-2016, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by blkchevyz

anyone have one of these portable band saws?dewalt-13q2-DCS370B-main-lg.jpg
i've been using miter saw with an abrasive wheel for a while, but after having a few items kick out on me and blowing a couple disk i'm looking at other options.
mainly cutting exhaust pipes
i'd really like a bench top one but seems like they are pretty expensive.

I have a Milwaukee 18v with the lithium ions (the fat ones) and a plug in one, best thing in the world lol. I use em alot for cutting all kinds of pipe (exhaust to thick steel vic pipe) uni strut angle iron etc.

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**blkchevyz** · 02-22-2016, 02:24 PM

cool i'll looking into one of those.

**z28rob18** · 02-22-2016, 03:36 PM

Race team I work for has one in the pit box. They're badass. It's a Milwaukee though.

**gmpowered** · 02-22-2016, 04:41 PM

If you want better cuts like the miter saw find a used stationary band saw, you get the proper angles only cleaner with no dust.
The porta bands are very handy cordless, but lack precision. And new/ sharp bands are a must. Nothing a grinder can't touch up anyway.

**blkchevyz** · 02-22-2016, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by gmpowered

If you want better cuts like the miter saw find a used stationary band saw, you get the proper angles only cleaner with no dust.
The porta bands are very handy cordless, but lack precision. And new/ sharp bands are a must. Nothing a grinder can't touch up anyway.

i was kind of thinking the same thing. portability isnt much of a concern(as long as it doesnt take up half the garage).
i did find a couple on amazon that got good ratings. its can be used both vertical and horizontal... also harborfreight has one that got really good ratings... but i know they are hit or miss... mostly miss.

**gmpowered** · 02-22-2016, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by blkchevyz

i was kind of thinking the same thing. portability isnt much of a concern(as long as it doesnt take up half the garage).
i did find a couple on amazon that got good ratings. its can be used both vertical and horizontal... also harborfreight has one that got really good ratings... but i know they are hit or miss... mostly miss.

All the metal work I do has me strongly considering the harbor freight model. I've seen all the u tube vids and reveiws as well. I've had decent luck with harbor freight, I wouldn't use their stuff to rely on or in a production role but for once in a while their better rated stuff works.

**blkchevyz** · 02-22-2016, 05:12 PM

yeah i actually just ordered it from them... found a 25% off coupon so got it for a little over 200.
people rate harbor freight stuff pretty honestly so if they get some good rating i feel halfway confident lol.
hell i bought an angle grinder from them and its still going strong... and i grind alot since my welding isnt pretty.

**SSlowBoat** · 02-22-2016, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by blkchevyz

yeah i actually just ordered it from them... found a 25% off coupon so got it for a little over 200.
people rate harbor freight stuff pretty honestly so if they get some good rating i feel halfway confident lol.
hell i bought an angle grinder from them and its still going strong... and i grind alot since my welding isnt pretty.

All my tools at work I use harbor freight then get replacement when they break with Milwaukee lol

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