Carbide toothed blade metal cutting saw

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Average reader rating

4.5

out of 5

Brand:

Evolution

Model:

380 Raptor

Price:

$420

Description

Evolution STEELSAW2 14-Inch Steel Cutting Circular Saw offers the highest grade industrial metal cutting strength on the market today. When cutting steel, the STEELSAW2 cuts cold, no coolant is required. Because the material is cold it can be handled and worked on immediately. Featuring a 66 Tooth Carbide Tipped Blade, this machine outperforms abrasives, cutting faster and lasting 20x's longer. Includes Evolution's 3 Year Warranty.

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Accurate, clean, fast cuts in metal

Reviewed by: danupsman

Review Summary

So the main difference between a metal cutting and wood cutting chop saw is that the motor RPM's are slower on a metal cutting band. This brand is distributed from a Co. in England but appears to be made in China, none the less it seems to be well built. The slower rpm's does make a big difference. It cuts much cooler than a carborundum blade metal saw with no sparks or heat which makes for a much more accurate, cleaner cut. As such it makes prep for welding or painting much easier.

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The miter scale on this one is just OK. It's not accurate and it can't be adjusted. There's a plastic shield placed just to the left of the handle which supposedly helps to keep metal debris from flying up into your face, but I found it more of a nuisance than anything as it makes it difficult to see your cut line, so I simply removed it. Overall the saw performs well and I'm glad I have it. My carborundum blade chop saw probably won't see much use now that I have this

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