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dezfan · 09-20-2006, 01:16 PM

When I get a little larger work space, I think I'll get one of those to cut my Carbon Fiber links and other small materials.

ILoveRCRockCrawlin · 09-20-2006, 02:11 PM

I have one. Its not really the greatest at cutting, though. I found it works good with wooden dowel less than 1/2" in diameter. I tried cutting some 3/32 threaded rod and it didn't do the greatest job. It made the cut after 5 minutes, but it was a very unclean cut, all jagged. Even a dull hack saw is definatly faster and cleaner.

dezfan · 09-20-2006, 02:27 PM

Were you referring to the first one or this one?

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=41453&CategoryName=&SubCateg oryName=

P47TBolt · 09-20-2006, 03:28 PM

If you replace the blade that comes with it with one of these
you will see a big improvement in the cutting of metal.The blade
it comes woth is not very good for cutting metal.
And I installed a 3" not a 4".

Double J · 09-20-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dezfan

Were you referring to the first one or this one?

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=41453&CategoryName=&SubCateg oryName=

I have that one and think it works great. But be carefull when cutting smaller lengths of small material it'll shoot it across the room and you'll never find it. You really don't need much space for it. My area is a little cramped and it works well.

JasonInAugusta · 09-23-2006, 02:16 PM

Picked one of these up today.

Have some crap to build, we'll see how it works.

They offered me a 15 month replacement plan for $5 more.

Bronco · 09-24-2006, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CronusTRD

Anybody have this? For $30, it could either be a handy tool or a complete POS. I hate having to use my 14" chop saw for cutting small bits of metal accurately, and dremel doesn't really do the job fast enough.

Make perfect cuts in steel, brass, aluminum, and wood in 1/10th the time it takes by hand. So accurate that you may never have to file or sand ends.

* Includes one 2'' dia. high speed steel blade
* Motor: 110V, .9 amps, 7800 RPM maximum
* Cutting capacity: 3/4'' depth
* Miter gauge: 0° to 45°
* Base: 5-1/2''L x 5''W
* Overall dimensions: 9''L x 5-1/2''W x 6-3/4''H

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42307

Sweeeeet get it and tell us how it works

JasonInAugusta · 09-24-2006, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco

Sweeeeet get it and tell us how it works

Did you bother to ready ANY of the 26 posts prior to yours?

09-20-2006, 01:16 PM	#21
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	When I get a little larger work space, I think I'll get one of those to cut my Carbon Fiber links and other small materials.

09-20-2006, 02:11 PM	#22
ILoveRCRockCrawlin RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 1,980	I have one. Its not really the greatest at cutting, though. I found it works good with wooden dowel less than 1/2" in diameter. I tried cutting some 3/32 threaded rod and it didn't do the greatest job. It made the cut after 5 minutes, but it was a very unclean cut, all jagged. Even a dull hack saw is definatly faster and cleaner.

09-20-2006, 02:27 PM	#23
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Were you referring to the first one or this one? http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=41453&CategoryName=&SubCateg oryName=

09-20-2006, 03:28 PM	#24
P47TBolt Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Harlem Posts: 83	If you replace the blade that comes with it with one of these you will see a big improvement in the cutting of metal.The blade it comes woth is not very good for cutting metal. And I installed a 3" not a 4".

09-23-2006, 02:16 PM	#26
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Picked one of these up today. Have some crap to build, we'll see how it works. They offered me a 15 month replacement plan for $5 more.

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