[AT] chop-saw

[Ken Knierim]

I get HF tools when I'm not sure I really need one like it. If I run it
enough to break it, I buy a decent one. If not, I'm out a lot less.

Exceptions: I have a Milwaukee chop saw, Sawzall and hammerdrill. I use the
heck out of my HF 9" angle grinder and I have several of the 4" versions,
HF, Makita and Milwaukee. I use them all and they all provide good service.
Chop saw I bought Milwaukee because I knew I needed a good one. Sawzall was
a Christmas present from Dad. The hammerdrill was the biggest mistake
Milwaukee foisted upon the buying public.... I do NOT recommend it. Factory
serviced 4 times under warranty (bad trigger switch design) and it's still
dead. Made in eastern Europe... thought I was buying US-made and found
differently later. Grr...

I also have the HF knockoff of the Hole Hawg and some of the other larger
power drills. Not as powerful as pricier brands. They work and I don't
break them.

My neighbor has one of the HF chop saws and lost the trigger switch; I
think he used it twice. It sat around long enough it was off warranty
before he used it though, and there are a number of different models of
different grades. He uses his band saws alot (92 year old retired tool and
die maker...) so it's not surprising he didn't get around to trying the
chop saw.

In other words, your mileage may vary.

Ken in AZ


On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 6:06 AM, <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:

> Anyone here ever use a metal chop-saw form Harbor Freight? I’m looking at
> buying one so I can do a little better job at fabricating than using a
> torch or reciprocating saw. I would definitely use a name brand blade in
> it. Your thoughts?
>
> John Hall
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