Red Horse Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 After running to my pals shop everytime I need to cut some steel I've decided to buy a chop saw. Looks like the Evolution S355CPS has good features for price ($379) Of course its made in China..probably no choice there Any opinions? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post D-Day Posted July 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2022 I switched to the Milwaukee hand held band saw years ago just more user friendly but takes a little practice to get accurate cuts 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I was in the lowes and I saw a metal cut off blade for my 4 and 1/2" hand grinder so I got one to try out I always used the thin cutoff blades this blade has lasted a long time I would of went through a dozen of the other style cut off wheels i think it was about 10 or 15 bucks well worth it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Am thinking it is time for me to upgrade to these cold cut style saws No more changing blades all the time and most importantly no more sparks setting distant things on fire This is pretty common and requires some fast work with what ever at hand to beat the fire out Also have set myself on fire on the odd occasion lol I have only bought Makita power tools for well over 30 years, are they the best ? Dunno, they are a good brand than gives little to no trouble but they do cost a packet Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Red Horse said: After running to my pals shop everytime I need to cut some steel I've decided to buy a chop saw. Looks like the Evolution S355CPS has good features for price ($379) Of course its made in China..probably no choice there Any opinions? i had a chop saw; now i use a deep cut portable bandsaw. personal opinion- the band saw works better . no where near the sparks . as early stated it takes a minute (or2 ) to get straight cuts. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 5 hours ago, davehummell said: I was in the lowes and I saw a metal cut off blade for my 4 and 1/2" hand grinder so I got one to try out I always used the thin cutoff blades this blade has lasted a long time I would of went through a dozen of the other style cut off wheels i think it was about 10 or 15 bucks well worth it. That’s what I use…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 And yes band saws work real well but I think they take up a little bit more room…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I do have a chop saw my neighbor lent me a while back I tryed to return it around 10 years ago and he told me to hang on to it so I’ve been just using it all along 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 the diamond fused cut off wheels work well; thinner wheels can be a challenge (danger) if not super careful. thinner ones fracture easier with blade bits flying. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 https://www.diablotools.com/explore/saw-blades I won't buy anything BUT Diablo blades for my saws. Used the demo blade when I removed the patio door & had to expand the opening to fit the french doors...ripped a nail right up the middle without bending it. They have blades for pretty much anything, even mild steel up to 1/2" thick. Been meaning to pick up one of those for a project I've got on the backburner...but for the $30+/- they want for it, it can wait until I get closer to starting on it. I didn't even know they made these sort of blades until I saw a contractor at the mill slicing through angle iron with a circular saw like he was cutting 2x4's and had a closer look. I've used cutoff wheel/chop saw type blades in my circular saw that are slow & throw a ton of sparks (and if there's ANY plastic in the blade guard, you'll know it)...but this was a regular looking saw blade. Anyway, piqued my interest. Haven't actually tried them myself, but have every intention to. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 4 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: Also have set myself on fire on the odd occasion lol Me Too Paul,💥 Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 That high speed hand grinder makes me real nervous… I only use it for stuff that won’t fit in the chop saw …. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, mowerman said: That high speed hand grinder makes me real nervous… I only use it for stuff that won’t fit in the chop saw …. Bob Yeah, I had a wheel explode on one and it took off my pointer finger. I won't use those anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I have a Makitata 12 amp 12 inch ! Had for years We had the very same machine at work and worked its ass off stood the test of time so I bought one for my own use! Still going strong That said stuff aint built like it used to be! so all bets are off ! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I bought a cold cut saw a couple years ago when my chop saw quit working. I wanted an Evolution but could not find one anywhere> my next choice was a Milwaukee but ntyehy quit making them so I bought a Dewalt. The saw cuts great (they all will) but the vice sucks big time. I don;t know what the vice is like on an Evolution but it can not be worse than on my Dewalt. I should have kept looking for the Evolution. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-502959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 Guys- thx for comments. I finally bought an Evolution 380. Should have it next week. I have a big 7" Black and Decker angle grinder that must be 50 years old...a heavy brute made when B & D made true commercial stuff. I've been using 7" cut off wheels in it and managed not to burn the barn down. I tried to get a shield for it but no luck so I won't miss trying to cut steel with that beast! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-503113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Why don’t you just fabricate your own shield that’s what I would do… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-503223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Took the shield off mine after all these story’s I should put it back on…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-503234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RowdyRebel Posted July 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 1:38 AM, Hayseed said: Me Too Paul,💥 Who HASN'T? I've done it multiple times...old, freyed, barely broke-in Carhart jackets & vests are EXTREMELY flammable. So are cotton t-shirts. Ruined more than a couple of those, too. Happens so often the wife just rolls her eyes & doesn't even ask about burn holes in my shirts anymore. You'd think I'd learn...but sometimes (especially in the winter) the warmth of the fire feels good...😁 1 2 Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70103-steel-cutting-chop-saw/#findComment-503268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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