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Author Topic: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.  (Read 717 times)

Offline huntwithastick

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #20 on: March 06, 2011, 11:39:00 PM »
Great price, but under powered.
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Offline Ragnarok Forge

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #21 on: March 06, 2011, 11:44:00 PM »
Gene,

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

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #22 on: March 07, 2011, 04:25:00 AM »
Thats alot cheaper than a arrow cutter. I'll have to pick one up.
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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #23 on: March 07, 2011, 04:28:00 AM »
This one I assume you guys are referring to?

 http://www.harborfreight.com/bench-top-cut-off-saw-42307.html
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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #24 on: March 07, 2011, 07:28:00 AM »
I dont use the steel bit that comes with it. I bought the black cut-off blades.
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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #25 on: March 07, 2011, 09:57:00 AM »
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.

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #26 on: March 07, 2011, 02:19:00 PM »
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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!
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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #27 on: March 07, 2011, 03:03:00 PM »
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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.
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Offline BOWMARKS

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #28 on: March 07, 2011, 03:21:00 PM »
You are only cutting arrows not steel pipe!!   The mini saw works just fine for this.
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Offline two4hooking

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #29 on: March 07, 2011, 03:52:00 PM »
Works great!  Had one for years!

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #30 on: March 07, 2011, 04:09:00 PM »
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.
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Offline stagetek

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #31 on: March 07, 2011, 04:32:00 PM »
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.

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #32 on: March 07, 2011, 05:07:00 PM »
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:
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Offline nurayb

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #33 on: March 07, 2011, 05:30:00 PM »
They work great if you spin the shaft while cutting

Offline Knapper

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #34 on: March 09, 2011, 04:06:00 PM »
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.

Offline LongbowGuy83

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #35 on: March 09, 2011, 04:50:00 PM »
Haven't been able to find a wood blade for this saw. Anyone??
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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #36 on: March 09, 2011, 06:36:00 PM »
LongbowGuy83  

Go back to page 2 NyArrow add for wood blades.
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Offline Bill Turner

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #37 on: March 10, 2011, 08:49:00 AM »
Works great for me on aluminum and carbon. Bought mine new off the auction site.

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #38 on: March 10, 2011, 09:12:00 AM »
Works great, just get get the metal and carbon blades, and go slow.
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Offline michbowhunter

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Re: Harbor Freight mini Cut-off Saw.
« Reply #39 on: March 10, 2011, 11:26:00 AM »
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.

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