HFT 6'' Cut-Off Saw, Worth $50??

[brandongeiger2]

Im selling the chassis of my phantom tomorrow and am going to start building a dirt devil possibly so i want a saw that i can use to miter more easily and precisely than a grinder, is this worth he money?

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-cut-off-saw-41453.html

EDIT:I'm only using 1''round tubing to construct the frame...

 

[oscaryu1]

Get a 14".

 

[shakey0818]

I wouldnt cut a nail with that pice of crap.Buy a 10",12" or 14" then you could put different blades on for different uses.

Every time i want to buy a too i do some research.Check the reviews on the product page or do a google search on reviews.

 

[brandongeiger2]

Alright thanks guys ill definitely put all that into consideration considering the reviews for pretty much all the harbor freight tools are bad i may just have to take a chance on the lower rated 14'' saw.
http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/cut-off-saws/2-hp-14-inch-heavy-duty-cut-off-saw-91938.html

 

[shakey0818]

buy a reG cheep chop saw

 

[Bluethunder3320]

i bought a hitachi 14" chop saw from HD or lowes, cant remember. was $100 works great, makes cuts way better than an angle grinder.

i considered HF but did the little extra to get name brand.

 

[brandongeiger2]

yeah i did see the hitachi on lowes website seems to be about the same price too

 

[hacksign23]

you have to look at the reviews for HF. The 2 HP one has 3 stars and many negative reviews. Of course, HF tools aren't the best. The 3 1/2 HP 14" cut-off saw has 4.5 stars, which is much better. There are more positive than negative reviews. If HD or Lowes has a better price for a name brand, then obviously get those. If you're running on a budget and have to stick to HF, I'd get the 3 1/2 HP saw. (actually, I have it. It works well.)

 

[oscaryu1]

The older 2HP's are great. I've had one for a couple years. Still works great. I've tripped the breaker a few times and had the motor pouring out smoke... but it keeps on going! probably switched motors on the newer models. Shame.

 

[brandongeiger2]

Alright Thanks guys ill be starting a thread for the dirt devil build when i get to it!