Can this saw be used in a commercial shop?
1874614
It's heavy and strong enough for the task. The super slow spinning saws with the liquid are usually what I see used for commercial shops. I'm thinking of the one with the metal pole arm you pull down. Don't get me wrong, this is a great saw and very heavy duty.
1874615
I don't know. I have a hobby shop. I bought the saw to cut metal for a front end loader project.... which has stalled. But I did make about 30 cuts with the saw and it worked great. I cut a piece of flat bar, laying flat which I probably should not have done and it blade is no longer what it once was, which was amazing. If still cuts but throws sparks more. So, it works great. It's very well constructed. The hold down clamp works really well and angles nicely and I'd have to guess you'd get 50 -75 cuts out of a blade if you treat it well. Replacement seem to be in the 100 range. so that's all I can offer. I don't know. I have a hobby shop. I bought the saw to cut metal for a front end loader project.... which has stalled. But I did make about 30 cuts with the saw and it worked great. I cut a piece of flat bar, laying flat which I probably should not have done and it blade is no longer what it once was, which was amazing. If still cuts but throws sparks more. So, it works great. It's very well constructed. The hold down clamp works really well and angles nicely and I'd have to guess you'd get 50 -75 cuts out of a blade if you treat it well. Replacement seem to be in the 100 range. so that's... » Read More I don't know. I have a hobby shop. I bought the saw to cut metal for a front end loader project.... which has stalled. But I did make about 30 cuts with the saw and it worked great. I cut a piece of flat bar, laying flat which I probably should not have done and it blade is no longer what it once was, which was amazing. If still cuts but throws sparks more. So, it works great. It's very well constructed. The hold down clamp works really well and angles nicely and I'd have to guess you'd get 50 -75 cuts out of a blade if you treat it well. Replacement seem to be in the 100 range. so that's all I can offer. « Show Less
1874616
Maybe a light duty commercial shop. If I were to use a metal chop saw in a commercial setting I would use one that had a slower blade speed along with coolant. Those saws are around $800.00 plus. For the home shop or taking it to a job site this is fine
1874617
Absolutely! It is tough and I have used it almost every day for a year. I chop solid round bar, DOM (roll bar tubing 1 3/4") and square tube. Eats even the thick wall stuff without a problem. Decent warranty. Blades are great! For heavy industrial work go with a coolant.
1874618
That is somewhat of a wide open question. The saw seems well made. I've only had mine a few weeks and used it a few times. The cuts I've made were through 2 3/8 pipe and have been accurate and quite smooth. As I've used a Makita abrasive saw for years I would expect this one to hold up as well. I will continue to use the abrasive saw for less accurate straight cuts and reserve the new saw for miter cuts or where accuracy is paramount.
448591
I haven't used the saw for that but it does give a nice clean cut. I certainly think it would work for cutting plugs.
1646765
I suppose you could. I use a Milwaukee 10" saw designed for metal . It is designed to keep the metal shards contained. After reading other peoples concerns regarding the weight and power of the saw, I would have to agree with them. I use it as a beam cutter and I do use a clamp guide with it.
577673
I am sorry to tell you that I do not know. I bought the saw with good intentions of doing some work with it, but because of a mix of circumstances, I have not been able to spend any time using it. I hope that I will be able to soon. But for now, I frankly do not know.
1635934
Most definitely!! It can be used for any "fine" cutting. Just remember that it is a "pull saw", not a "push saw". (Japanese style)
1841865
The blade would have to be very narrow analogous to a knife. Also, something as large as a machete would tax the machine. You need something more industrial for that application.
2225192
I would say so. I have been very pleased with this saw even though I use it slightly differently.
287227
As noted by others, this saw isn't designed for intricate work. Even if it were, you would do better to avoid the risks inherent in using a high power saw of poor quality manufacture.
155960
I would imagine at any store that sells saws, like a lumber yard. I'm sure the website that sells the saw would have extra saws also.
731949
I am not sure but don't think motor is strong enough. This saw is for pretty small light stuff and just not sure on that sorry.
1032559
Yes. I bought one but haven't used it yet. I'm sure it's a good product. The saw is remarkable. It's rare that you get to say that about any product now a days!
1660157
I have not assembled my saw yet. Best answer I can give is probably. Contact the compny that sells the brand here. They were quick to answer my questions last year.
1483222
Not to my knowledge. One thing to be aware of is that the base plate for the saw is flimsy.
294695
That's beyond both my pay-grade and level of expertise. Mebbe Makita can answer, but a reciprocating saw with the wider variety of specialty blades would seem a good answer.
2211537
You can use it like a wet saw but it is for dry sawing only. You will need to go slowly and not let the blade overheat.
1720378
In one word, no. The saw is too wide. The only possible chance would be to cut a hole in one of the sides which really defeats the purpose
884927
The saw should be fine for cutting up pallets, however, I believe a circular saw would work just as well or better. Also, make sure that any reciprocal saw purchased has an adjustable shoe on it, mine did not and the lack of this feature limits flexibility