AndrewV wrote:
"Dave" wrote in message
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A thread got started on the bandsaw group regarding coldsaws and the
pseudo-coldsaws such as these;

http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/to...?categoryID=88
http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/weba...131_189330_362

Can someone who has experience with coldsaws please explain how these
differ in performance and blade lifespan (cost effectiveness) compared
to true coldsaws?

Thanks,

Dave

I have very little experience with "true coldsaws" but I did just upgrade
from a Makita 14" abrasive chop saw to a 14" dry cut 1300 rpm Evolution saw.
I haven't had it long enough to comment on blade life but in general I love
this thing. It's faster , no sparks, no smell far more accurate,no dust and
no burr. It's a bit noisy but in a fab shop what isn't. I'll still use the
Makita for some things but it's going to spend a lot more time on the shelf.
The Evolution saw came with a metal cutting circular saw (promo deal) I used
it the other day it cut a 4" x 1 1/4" with about the same effort it takes to
cut a 2 x4 stick. Just a happy consumer....

YMMV

Andrew

I wonder about kickback. Would an abrasive disk be less likely to
produce kickback?