Metal Chop Saw Best Buy

Metal Chop Saw Best Buy John Humeniuk, Baudette, Minn.: “I really like my Evolution S355 Metal Cutting Chop Saw (www.evolutionpowertools.com; ph 866-386-8665). Combined with a Diablo carborundum metal cutting blade, it does a great job on steel and other metals. “Unlike other chop saws I’ve used with metal cutting blades, it operates much slower. Neither the blade nor the metal heats up like with regular chop saws. It’s also neater without as much dust. “Before I ordered it, I watched a review of it on YouTube. The operator used a regular chop saw with a metal cutting blade and cut through square tubing in 11 sec. With the Evolution S355, it took 90 sec. It operates at only 1,450 rpm. Regular chop saws run at 3,800 for a smooth cut in wood. “The slower speed is why you don’t get the dust. With this one, you get metal shavings instead. “The Evolution S355 comes with a quick-release vise, which is important. The carborundum blade will grab and rip if the piece being cut isn’t stabilized. When I have the piece being cut locked in with the vise, I can cut almost anything. “The vise really locks it down. Put the metal piece in and push the lever forward until it hits the metal, drop the hold-down, and firm it up. It has a big wing nut you can spin down and lock. “The chop saw has a 0 to 45-degree miter. It comes with a 66-tooth, mild steel TCT blade, but I prefer the Diablo. It also comes with a V-block for clamping down round and square tubing. “The S355 was only $379. They have more expensive ones with bigger decks and more features. The S355 is a nice setup and works fine for my needs.”

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