Metal cutting Circular saw..... Pics

[CGCINC]

A cousin of mine brought by a present the other day... a circular saw that is "supposed" to slice through 1/8" steel like butter.
He bought two of them, one for me and one for him to cut metal siding for out buildings.
I said, hmmmmm, Thanks, I'll give it a try and let you know. I was a little skeptical....

WELL, I tried it today and it really does buzz right through 1/8" steel just like you were cutting wood. The cut was super smooth and the saw worked perfect! The only bad thing was the fine metal shavings that hit me in the face and arms.

Here's the saw on Amazon.. http://www.amazon.com/Evolution-RAGE.../dp/B004QX7P1Y





And the cut.....

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Neat. Not a bad price for something with a 15 amp motor. Definitely wear a full face shield or at least goggles that seal off top, bottom and sides. Be careful!

Noticed in the description:

A blade can cut up to 165 feet of 1/4" mild steel before a replacement is required.

How much for a replacement blade? Is it like razors where they sell the handle below cost so you continue to buy the blades?

[zoama]

I cut 1/4 aluminum plate on my jet cabinet saw with a Freud Diablo non-ferrous blade. The cuts are super smooth with clean edges. The blades are also available in 7 1/4", ferrous or non-ferrous for use in a regular saw.

[CGCINC]

The blades are $24 from what my cousin said. He bought these for $79.99 each locally.
Not bad for a freebie!!


Not sure if you can throw this blade on Any circular?!? I guess power is the factor

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Power and torque. It's got a good 15A. Amazon didn't say how fast the blade is moving.

Can't complain about the price and if it helps get nice straight cuts with no HAZ, you are laughing!

[Rambozo]

Amazon didn't say how fast the blade is moving.

Sure they did, 3700 RPM.

They have a multi-purpose blade, and a special blade for steel that is a little more.
I would make sure to only use this on a saw with a metal blade guard, not plastic.
They might also have dome something with the cooling to make sure the fan doesn't suck chips into the motor. YMMV
I've been looking for a reason to give one of these a try.

BTW: I could only find non-ferrous on the Freud site. Is the ferrous one a new item?