14 Inch Milwaukee Abrasive Chop Saw

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14 Inch Milwaukee powered by Powerful 5.4 max HP motor with 15 amp motor, no load speed: 3,900 RPM ; voltage: 120 AC/DC, 8 in Maximum Opening with spindle lock; 45° bevel capacity ; Completely tool-free for simple fence adjustments and wheel changes, Largest cutting capacity in class for larger stock

Well improved design. I used to have the older model but the "D" handle and cast plate are much better to work with. The clamp is also a good improvement. I put it a notch above the De Walt.

This saw was a gift for hubby for christmas.. It was just as described. He was very happy with it. And I was very happy with the transaction. Very fast shipping. Thank you..

I ordered this saw from Amazon about Christmas time and actually received it after the holidays. Prompt delivery. Saw cuts well and is built very tough. So tough that moving it by hand is a bit of a work-out. It weighs a bunch.

If you are looking for an alternative to a bandsaw for average use; but need accuracy -this saw is it. A real Milwaukee....

Let's get to it quickly with the pros and cons:

Pros:
- powerful motor - my breaker will trip before the motor shows any sign of bogging down
- hefty machine, no vibration
- Vise clamps down well on piece


Cons:
- Vise only lets you go up to a 45 degree cut, lot of others let you go to 30 degrees. This is kind of important if you're doing saddle cuts on pipe
- straight cuts happen with a new blade, but you start getting skewed cuts as the blade wears
- the tool less blade change was tightened so hard from the factory that I had to users pliers to twist it loose. Have to use pliers most of the time now to yank the twist nut loose

Conclusion: I think this machine can use an upgraded vise that allows the piece to be held at 30 degrees. I mostly use a cold cut saw these days, but the abrasive saw still has its place, and you can't go wrong with any of the major brands.

built a rotisserie for my 1969 Porsche 911 with it. Excellent quality all the way around. Get this one vs. the DeWalt.