Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.

[huntwithastick]

Great price, but under powered.

[Ragnarok Forge]

Gene,

Get the carbide blades, do not use the metal blade on carbons.  It tears the ends up.

[NYArrow]

Thats alot cheaper than a arrow cutter. I'll have to pick one up.

[NYArrow]

This one I assume you guys are referring to?

http://www.harborfreight.com/bench-top-cut-off-saw-42307.html

[leatherneck]

I dont use the steel bit that comes with it. I bought the black cut-off blades.

[swarbt119]

I use mine on wood shafts, works really good. I built a jig and mounted the saw to it. It has length measurements marked and keeps the shafts level, makes great cuts with the wood cutting blade.

Derek

[beachbowhunter]

Originally posted by Ragnarok Forge:
Gene,

Get the carbide blades, do not use the metal blade on carbons.  It tears the ends up.

Best advice so far!

[LongbowGuy83]

Originally posted by NYArrow:
This one I assume you guys are referring to?

 http://www.harborfreight.com/bench-top-cut-off-saw-42307.html  

I would like to know the answer to this one also. IF it truly is underpowered then would this one not work slightly better?  http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-cut-off-saw-41453.html
Or wouldn't it work? A little higher RPM's and pulls more amps. Shouldn't bog down as easy. Anyone????????

And it's only $5 more right now.

[BOWMARKS]

You are only cutting arrows not steel pipe!!   The mini saw works just fine for this.

[two4hooking]

Works great!  Had one for years!

[Ragnarok Forge]

I think the larger cut off saw would be overkill.  The mini saw works great.  I just take my cuts at a steady slow speed and get very clean precise cuts.

[stagetek]

Works great. When I cut carbons, I wrap masking tape around the shaft, it stops the splintering. I also found, you need to go slow and let the blade do the work. Great little saw.

[Andy Cooper]

OK...taking y'all's word for it.  Mine should be here in 3-5 days. I don't like using my Dremel for cutting carbons!  :cool:

[nurayb]

They work great if you spin the shaft while cutting

[Knapper]

I have one mounted on an adjustable board also.  I find the same draw back as some of you in that it  just does not have the torque that the high dollar cut offs have, so you just have the cut slowly.

[LongbowGuy83]

Haven't been able to find a wood blade for this saw. Anyone??

[BOWMARKS]

LongbowGuy83  

Go back to page 2 NyArrow add for wood blades.

[Bill Turner]

Works great for me on aluminum and carbon. Bought mine new off the auction site.

[tradbower]

Works great, just get get the metal and carbon blades, and go slow.

[michbowhunter]

Like the others said...works great!  Mount it to a piece of plywood and add some stop blocks.  I use the abrasive blades on carbon and just sand off any burrs.