Cold Saw usage

[Frank_Cox]

So i have been getting a lot of questions about the Cold saw I use for cutting steel plate and steel tanks. Here are the answers to some of the frequently asked questions.
Here is a link to the saw:
http://astore.amazon.com/smokerbuilder- ... B0000WUQI4

• Cold Saw FAQ
• How well do they REALLY work? Answer: Cutting 1/4" steel plate is like cutting 3/4" plywood! you need to not rush the saw though. this will create abnormal blade wear.
• How long do the blades last? Answer: A good blade will last about 150' to about 180' of cutting on 1/4" plate or less if used properly. The blade that comes with the saw.... not so much
• What is the best blade to use with this saw? Answer: I personally use the blade made by Lenox that you can get from Lowe's. I have not used any other blades yet but I'm sure there are better ones out there.
• Does it throw metal shavings everywhere? Answer: Not really too bad. There is a guard on the side of the saw that has a built in shaving catcher. The shaving catcher does a great job but needs to be dumped out frequently.
• What is the thickest material you have cut with it? Answer: I cut mostly 1/4" plate with it but on occasion I have cut chunks of 3/8" plate and some 3/4" square stock.
• How fast can you cut 1/4" plate? Answer: I can usually cut as fast as I would using a Plasma cutter. Of course the slower you go the longer the blade will last.

One tip I would give you if you are considering using this saw is to start the saw away from the material and do not let the blade touch the material until it comes to full RPM's. if the blade hits the material before it comes to full speed a tooth or 2 will chip off. Don't get in a hurry! This saw leaves such a perfect edge it needs no clean up. You will save a lot of time just because of that!

[Tom_Heath]

Gotta love the clean edge they leave behind.

[Gizmo]

just added one to my santa list... "Dear Santa - I can explain!"

[Tom_Heath]

Speaking of wish list for santa.......just took the cold cut chop saw off the list so that I could add the HTC View tablet to mine.

[Gizmo]

careful! - don't forget about the "U Suck" ...just a safety tip...

[Frank_Cox]

careful! - don't forget about the "U Suck" ...just a safety tip...

hahaha... gotta be careful for that thing!

[The Czar]

Man, I should have took a pic of that blade u took off yesterday Frank....I could have titled it "what u don't want your blade to look like"...

[Frank_Cox]

haha yep, or you could call it "slow the hell down"!

[The Czar]

Lol....even better....that would be a growing pain wouldn't it?

[Blazer]

I've used the metal shark brand of that saw, they are awsome as long as the blade is good. Ive cut 36'' pipe with it. But i think you have the name wrong. A cold saw is stationary saw that is very low rpm, and run's coolant during the cut.

[Frank_Cox]

ya know I think you're right LOL. it's technically a metal cutting circular saw. but the search engines don't like that as well

[Blazer]

Yea a circular saw on steroids for shur. The one i used had a laser guide that was real nice. Wish i had one.

[Frank_Cox]

I will tell Ya, it is definitely better for straight cuts than a plasma cutter or torch. and it doesn't heat the metal up.

[MattS]

I wanna see this thing in action. Where's the video??

[Frank_Cox]

I wanna see this thing in action. Where's the video??

I will post one this weekend! I been wanting to do that anyway lol

[The Czar]

Bring the camera...and we can make it happen!!!

[Tom_Heath]

I was thinking that they were called a dry cut saw but not sure on that.

[Gizmo]

What about the blades they offer at checkout when you go to buy one - are those any good? Couldn't see a match to brand/model of blade from what everyone here is saying - we don't have a Lowes here in town...

[Frank_Cox]

the endurance brand blade did not last very long for me. Lenox makes a great product so far. I would feel good about ordering some if i couldnt find them local.
I just now added a category on the Amazon store for the blades.
http://astore.amazon.com/smokerbuilder- ... TF8&node=7

[Gizmo]

Thanks Frank!

[Frank_Cox]

just make sure the blade size is correct! I forgot to mention that all those blades are close but not the same size.

[Farmall]

Just got one for Christmas it is an awesome tool, can't believe I've lived this long without one!! I was planning on buying one made by Evolution but got the Milwaukee for Christmas. Kinda interested in hearing from someone who has the one made by Evolution.

[Frank_Cox]

Good deal! I have not used an evolution one. have you seen the blades i found on amazon? made a category for them in the smokerbuilder astore.

[KILLSWITCH505]

black hole this thing is now in my top 10 obtainable tools

[Tom_Heath]

Just for the record, Lowes is now carrying the evolution series of chop saws and miter saws.

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