chop saw with abrasive disk or metal blade?

[WSSix]

I'm looking into purchasing a chop saw. I was at the local Home Depot and they have a 14" DeWalt with an abrasive disk for $200. They also have a 14" Evolution with a metal disk for $220. I've never used a metal disk on thinner tubing like you'd use for exhaust systems. The box indicates it can do copper tubing but I'm skeptical. Has anyone used a metal bladed chop saw on exhaust tubing? How did you like it? How about thicker wall tubing compared to an abrasive disk? Any other thoughts concerning the two options you think I should be aware of?

Thanks

[Oleyellar]

Metal blade chop saws are awesome, but not a $200 one. That version is a light duty multi use saw for softer materials. What you need to do any automotive work is the $400 version....

[dhutton]

Originally Posted by Oleyellar

Metal blade chop saws are awesome, but not a $200 one. That version is a light duty multi use saw for softer materials. What you need to do any automotive work is the $400 version....

X2 on the $400 version. Cuts like butter and it cuts straight unlike an abrasive blade. Well worth the money imho.

You’ll need a stainless blade to cut stainless exhaust tubing. DAMHIK....

Don

[WSSix]

Well, damn. I wasn't really wanting to spend $400. I really don't anticipate cutting anything thicker than 1/8" wall steel. Even that would be rare at this point. Stainless tubing would be the norm and that wouldn't be regularly either. Still think the light duty one isn't going to cut it?

[dhutton]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Well, damn. I wasn't really wanting to spend $400. I really don't anticipate cutting anything thicker than 1/8" wall steel. Even that would be rare at this point. Stainless tubing would be the norm and that wouldn't be regularly either. Still think the light duty one isn't going to cut it?

Hard for me to say for sure since I havent used the $200 saw. I remember I was a little reluctant to spend for the 14” saw but looking back I have no regrets. It’s a great saw.

Don

[WSSix]

I'm glad to hear that, Don. I appreciate the info on the stainless blade for stainless tubing. I'll do some more investigating.

Thank you!

[Trick-Tools.com]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Well, damn. I wasn't really wanting to spend $400. I really don't anticipate cutting anything thicker than 1/8" wall steel. Even that would be rare at this point. Stainless tubing would be the norm and that wouldn't be regularly either. Still think the light duty one isn't going to cut it?

We also stock their blades that are made for different materials such as stainless, etc. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

[WSSix]

I appreciate the information, Brycen.