Thanks Moe, I didn't even know the saw existed. After watching your video I did a Google search for the thickness of bank vaults.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I'll bring the saw over and we can test it out on a few vaults..........

@advancednutritioninc908

3 жыл бұрын

I think you might want to get the 9" version for that :)

@JohnJohnson-bg2oo

3 жыл бұрын

I've used that saw for several years now and like using it. Still like using a worm gear skillsaw with a diablo ferrous metal blade better simply because of being able to see the line I'm cutting more clearly. But, the evolution 9" saw has a more powerful motor for cutting thicker steels and doesn't overheat as quickly. Nice video for those just getting started, or older people who need an easier route for a worn out body from YEARS of doing it the hard way! 👍

@FREDYMOXE

2 ай бұрын

Manda el link de compra!

*Works great **MyBest.Tools** . Little lacking in power. You just have to cut a little slower. Compare to Rockwell pretty similar experience but cheaper price tag for this one. Love the lightest. Cuts accurately too.*

One of the best Video's on cutting metal. Learned a lot. Thank you.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James

As a newbie in this area, I am still learning. I am glad I came across your channel. Very educational as I don't have the money to spend on expensive tools. Thank you so much for the video. It made me look at my circular saw in a different light. God bless you and stay safe.

@paulg444

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he is very impressive and has dozens of very creative solution videos to various problems.

@strayc9321

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulg444 3

Thanks Moe, now that's a brilliant demo and information. Love your work!

Great video. Doing a project needing 1/2 in plate now I can finish it. Thanks.

Great video. I’ve been looking at the evolution stuff, now I’m sold.

Sold!!!!! Been using standard cutoff wheels for 15 years this was a mind blower!!

A few points. Thanks for wearing your safety gear and the instructions, but most importantly, I love your pup.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Ginger is always up for a good water fight.

That saw was amazing! Totally impressive tool. Need to be getting one

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed with it.

Thankyou for the video! I like that the plasma cutter is not loud. Please do another with these two equipment and comparison with a vertical bandsaw.

The last 30 seconds of your video put a big smile on my face!!!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

wow - I didn't know these products were made. Thanks for the video. I wasn't expecting it to be that quick.

Well....Im SOLD....Thank you for the great demonstration

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Wow! I had no idea a metal cutting circular saw could be so fast. Nice demo!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good info. Retired from the sign industry where we cut tons of aluminum on miter saw. I piddle around at my friend's custom bike and rod facility. They do a lot of angle disc cutting. I'll show them this comparison. They also have plasma. Enjoyed vid. Good day.🇺🇸

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

That was a great demonstration. But your dog is really kick ass!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks Man!

@yfelwulf

3 жыл бұрын

Pity he cut its tail not done on the breed at all.

Just added metal cutting circular saw to my wishlist. Thanks for the info.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed. I have their 9" which I thought I would use more, but it's heavy and bulky so I find myself avoiding it unless I need to do lots of straight cuts. This smaller 7.25" one though is light and nimble and does everything my 9" does(minus depth of cut) without operator fatigue. This has been my go to for the past 4-5months of owning it.

I just used one of these saws yesterday. I used the bigger saw has a door on the side to keep metal chips from going all over. Plasma cutter and Torch an chop saws all have their pros an cons! These saws are ver bulky an don’t fit into a lot of areas that a plasma cutter an torch will. Saws are nice for cutting plate steel catwalk an d flat wide open areas. Try sticking it inside a tight spot like a engine compartment or say leaf spring work? Each tool works better than others! I used saw to cut strips out of 2” - 1/4” square tube to make plow turf bars for a V-Plow. Much faster an cleaner than plasma or torch.

I'm impressed. Like you, I purchased a plasma cutter for other than straight cuts. I still use my old cutting wheel but after seeing that saw in action, I may be changing my methods.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I new it was faster but I personally didn't think it was that much faster.

@yfelwulf

3 жыл бұрын

Plasma you can cut any shape you want no limit

Great video as usual! You are 100% on as to time and consumable estimates. Besides radius cuts there are still some place a plasma cutter is the best tool, For example chassis work with the body still on the car, it all depends on the type of work you are doing. Keep up the good work!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't trade my plasma cutter for anything but I'm realizing I no longer like it for straight cuts. However if I have my plasma already set up on a job and I need to cut something long straight I would still use. The tight spaces and angles my plasma can get into is invaluable.

Great information on the evolution saw and blade. If I ever do much metal work that would be one of my first tools. I have tried to use a magnetic broom but I don't any more cause it kept sticking to my head. Thanks for the video.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Funny!

@lavasiouxwindwater9789

2 жыл бұрын

LmFAO! 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks for this loved it. I have been putting off getting a plasma cutter.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

They are fun but expensive.

Great video! I have for the most part switched to carbide wheel on my angle grinder for cutting. They last way longer then the high end abrasive disc's and as long as you don't mess them up in the first few cut will save money in the long run. But each tool has its thing it excels at.

@jheissjr

10 ай бұрын

Which carbide wheel do you use on your angle grinder?

@manofthecroc

9 ай бұрын

@jheissjr sorry for the super late reply 😅 I use the Lennox disks the last one has lasted over 3 years with median use.

Great info. Thanks for sharing!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That's a great test...I'm going to get one of those saws...Great video

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

This is new to me also. But I just purchased one because of your video. Thanks for your input and links.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I love these saws.

Thanks, Buddy and Ginger suits your family!! And with the saw it looks like you could cut bevels if needed and no air line or compressor. Just a drop cord or outlet. I just score stuff with a grinder and then beat it about the head and ears till it relents and turns loose. THEN clean it up! Thanks again and GBWYall!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks. Score and beat. Been there done that!

Thanks for the video. This cooled of my desire to wish for a plasma cutter. I've been using the metal cutting circular saw blade and find it very simple to use. I made a track fixture that allows me to clamp my material and cut angles.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Problem is that 95% of all my cuts are straight. So the occasional times I need the plasma it's handy but not really worth the investment.

Always the video I’m looking for thanks !

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

Who would have thought.....great information.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

Good comparison video.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

Nice technique! That's some impressive saw work

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I bought the Evolution Compound Miter Saw last year. I've been using it in the shop cutting steel and aluminum, working on a basement remodel cutting wood, etc. These things are incredible! My plasma cutter mostly sits on the edge of my welding table collecting dust now. There WAS some serious pucker factor the first time I ran that blade into a bar of steel, but it cut through it like butter. No looking back since then.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

That's where I am. I pretty much only use my plasma cutter for dismantling stuff anymore.

I paid about $30 for my 7-1/4" Diablo steel demon blade and use it on my regular circular saw. I haven't used it much yet but it has cut 3/8" flat bar pretty easy. The thing I hate is bits of metal do go flying everywhere so I have to cover up.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

The dedicated metal saws have more shrouding and spin slower so much chips fall to the ground.

@georgetrujillo106

3 жыл бұрын

Rheostat helps slow down saw

@alanswanson5642

Жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford I use my Dewalt worm drive saw with a diablo blade. Turns a little slower than a sidewinder. Works great. I no longer see a need for a plasma cutter

Andrew Camarata has used the circular saw on thick steel. Leaves a great clean edge.

Had no idea those saws existed....... Thanks!

I would like to see a table saw version

@michaellowe3665

3 жыл бұрын

The only way to make a table saw more scary is to have it throw metal guillotines at you.

Pretty cool blade

I've still got one of those metal cutting saws that Harbor Freight used to sell. It cuts great, but is a real pain to change the blades and when you're cutting you can't see the blade so it's hard to make an accurate cut. It works best for long, straight cuts when you clamp a straightedge to the material. I still prefer a torch for cutting anything thicker than 1/4" though. If I start having a need for a metal cutting saw often, I'm going to look at this Evolution brand.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I love the little glass window on the operator side. It allows me a clear view of the line and front edge of the cutting blade.

@norrisennis6081

Жыл бұрын

Awesome video comparison.

your tool den looks really impressive these days, you cleaned up good!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man. Cleaning is just hiding stuff from yourself. I do like it but I've lost hours trying to find stuff that has been in the same place for 10years.

@MoPoppins

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford Until you get accustomed to where everything is, what you can do is take pics of your stuff, and in an app of your choosing, create a “where is it“ list (type in item & location). Since you’ll have a bunch of items in a single drawer/cabinet/shelf, just separate each tool name or category of tool with a comma, then state their location. When you’re looking for an item, just type it into the search bar. There was a time when I knew where every single item I owned was stored, but my mind likes to purge information with greater frequency now, so I let the app do all the work for me. I just use the Reminders app on my iPad. I could use the Notes app, as well. The format doesn’t matter as much, as long as the search function does its job.

Very cool saw I have to try one of those. Great dog you have my dog used to love to do that.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

She's been a great dog.

That Evolution saw is nice!! The plasma and abrasive wheels throw sparks and can start rags etc. on fire, looks to be safer for that. Great review.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

The sparks is a major concern for me in the shop.

@mrmidnight32

3 жыл бұрын

If you’re starting rag fires from your spark the grinder isn’t your problem lol

@terrybrown8292

3 жыл бұрын

Been there n had that happen fire 🔥 bad

Great video! Thanks!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I have done a lot of frame cutting with a dewalt jigsaw. It beats the hell out of cut off wheels. It is not too loud, doesnt tear through consumable wheels every 20 minutes, doesn't throw a shower of sparks, doesn't set random fires around the shop and I use a blade for a long time before replacing it. I used it to cut rust out of a frame. All I had to do is drill 2 holes and cut away from the holes at 90 degree angles to remove a rectangle. It would be hard to do this with a circular saw. The jigsaw is so much cheaper than any other option.

Thank you for the comparison. Interesting video. Looking into getting a plasma cutter now myself. However with the relatively low use case scenario I have, I couldn't justify that cost. So perhaps a cheaper model. I have a chop saw but it is limited obviously WRT dimension. A metal cutting circular saw is a great idea that I need to investigate.

Appreciate the video! I’ve been thinking about buying that metal cutting saw but wasn’t sure if it was worth it. Looks like it definitely is. Thanks.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mxcollin95

3 жыл бұрын

Mountain Man I’d love to hear how that works! I thought maybe a skillsaw might rotate too fast but guess you never know until you try! 👍

Thanks for the demo, nicely paced and very informative. Guess who will be buying a steel cutting circular saw, if I can find one here in NZ at a sensible price.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how different regions charge such different prices. I've been looking at a bunch of Makita tools that are only sold in NZ/AU and others that are cheaper than here in the States.

That was good information, Thanks. The dog is cool too.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

For plate steel, I often use my cordless DeWalt 5-1/4” circular saw with a carbide blade, and it works great - but I’ve never used it on more than 1/2” sheet or anything dimensional. For the latter, I always use a small horizontal bandsaw with cutting fluid to spare the blade. Plasma cutters are awesome, though, for non-linear cuts. Nice comparison video.👍🏼

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

The nice clean cut a carbide saw or bandsaw gives are great.

Thanks for the video. I think both have their place, saw for speed, plasma for cutting shapes and tight corners, but i will use your link to get the saw, to date ive used a band saw for tube and jig saw for sheet. I have a plasma cutter but trip the breaker with it so doesnt get used much. a circular saw would help me loads and dont want to destroy my Mikita wood circular saw trying a carbide blade in it lol

Great video and comparison, thanks, Moe! Ginger is on that water stream, lol!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks.

It is important to adjust the depth of cut. This will help the blade last longer, as well as be safer cutting, less likely to bind. Just like cutting through wood, you don’t want or need to have the saw at its deepest setting. This is one reason why there is an adjustment. I own two 14” chop saw style and a 7 1/4” handheld, and regularly use these saws - they are fantastic. I also own a plasma cutter and multiple torch sets in order to use the best tool for any job. Thank you for your videos, I watch, comment and enjoy them regularly.

@sixtyfiveford

6 ай бұрын

Actually it's the opposite with steel cutting. You want the blade at full depth as it is making a smaller cut. Take 1/2" plate: At 90 degrees to the material you're cutting through 1/2 thick material. If you raised the blade to protrude say 1/8" underneath the blade is cutting at an angle and now cutting through 1-1/2 material. This overheats the blade/tool and reduces the life dramatically. Say you're cutting on a chop saw some 4" x 1/2" flat bar. You'd stand it up on edge so the blade takes 1/2" cut all the way through. 1/4" wall square tubing it's recommended to cut as a diamond with the clamp adapters.

@dangroce82

6 ай бұрын

I understand what you are saying, and the chop saw stuff is absolutely correct, but I disagree with your statement about the handheld. In fact, many times I use the handheld to score a piece of flatstock so that I can bend it, then reweld at the desired angle, since I don't have a brake capable of bending anything greater than sheet metal. Also, you don't need to adjust it exactly like you would cutting wood. By leaving the depth adjusted all the way up, you are causing the entire blade to have to go through the cut. This causes more heat to build up on the blade as it passes through the cut. The body of the blade is not so much thinner than the tip as to not have some contact passing through the cut. If you don't believe me, look at your blade. I guarantee the paint/writing on the blade is scraped off to some degree, if not completely. By making the entire blade pass through the cut it collects more heat in the blade and doesn't allow the heat to dissipate as well. That's it, I said my piece. Agree or disagree. I have collected much knowledge from your channel, and hope to do the same in the future. My post was not meant to argue, but to hopefully share knowledge. Take care.

I already own the Evolution S380cps chopsaw and absolutely love the damn saw and now I think I'll be adding this circular saw to my steel cutting arsenal..

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

They are so much better than abrasive chop saws. I have the s380cps and it's their best saw yet.

I see why you'd want to use the saw for straight cuts. I still want a plasma cutter though!

@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire

3 жыл бұрын

Different tools for different tasks... The circular saw is great for straight cuts where you have a bit of room around where you need to make the cut... A plasma cutter will be able to do curved cuts or ones in tight spaces... And when the power goes out or you're somewhere that there is no electrical power, it's nice to have an oxy-fuel cutting torch... :)

I'm going yo have to pick me up one of those S85. I like to run a retractable power cord outside and then do all my cuts , grinding and sanding outdoors that way there's less cleanup and the wind blows the dust away. I like your tool box setup how it's configured like a L with the table on one side Thanks and thumbs up

I just bought a Plasma cutter and got it today. Have not yet had time to open the box. Your video makes a fool out of the Plasma cutter. However I think the Plasma cutter is more versatile as one can cut circles out in steel or patterns where I do not think you will be doing that with the circular saw. Great video.

Both tools are better than a 4 1/2 in grinder and eating up cutter discs and showering yourself with hot sparks

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I've burned up my fair share of 4 1/2 grinder discs.

@SkylarHillShop

3 жыл бұрын

So true!

@frankperry1543

3 жыл бұрын

Unless you're working from a basket 30 feet in the air. Or you've gotta crawl into a tight space and cut something out. But in a clean shop with plenty of room, you're definitely right.

Great video thank you

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great demonstration Moe. I use a regular circular saw with an evolution blade in it for this kind of cutting. As you said it is clean and quick.

@flick22601

3 жыл бұрын

You might want to check your saw and blade. All the Evolution blades I have seen are designed to turn at a lower maximum RPM than regular circular saws and can be hazardous if used in them. Diablo has come out with blades which can operate at the higher RPM of regular circular saws.

@TheShadeTreeFixitMan

3 жыл бұрын

@@flick22601 Thanks

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Good point. This particular blade is rated up to around 5800rpm though the saw only spins around 3500rpm. So technically it should be fine in most Skilsaws. I do notice though, the dedicated metal tools are "geared down lower" to supply more torque vs a wood cutting tool that is more about speed. Their other blades like the 14" for the chop saw would be ran way to fast if put on an abrasive saw. Diablo blades work great as well, they just seam a little thinner and cheaper made (personal opinion with nothing to back it). The Evolution blades are all made in Japan and I think the Diablo in Italy. Both good countries to buy quality tools from vs China.

I've used the Diablo Cermet blade that cute through stainless steel as well. One blade cutting ferrous and non ferrous metals on one blade

As per usual, another quality video. Thank you very much 🥰👍

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

great vid and great gen lee sticker

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I like to hear that some guys are still using the cutting torch. I have my torch on oxy/propane. Goes where there are no lectrics🌞 I am going to try a carbide metal wheel on the angle grinder, and one of my old circular saws. THANKS! I was also looking at a small second hand Craftsman band saw... $50 CAD

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Can't beat the Oxy torch.

Thanks for demoing that circle saw. I am impressed by how well it cut. Unfortunately I furnished my home metal fab shop before the metal cutting cold saws became available. So I use a Well Saw brand horizontal bandsaw that will cut through up to a 12 cross-section for cross cuts . I like that it has a vice and fluid cooling. Work comes out square and cold and chips are contained. For portability and non-straight cuts I have a 60 amp ESAB plasma cutter. Honestly, your torch is a lightweight and shouldn’t be expected to handle more that 1/4” material. My 60 amp torch can tackle 1/2” but it requires a 50amp 240v power source. I have used it on a 30amp 240v portable generator. Just can’t crank it up past around 30-35 amps output. I bought a consumable kit with the torch but haven’t had to replace the tip yet (It’s 10 years old). So consumables have cost me nothing so far. I did install a desiccant filter on the whip air hose coming into the unit and my shop air goes through 3 filters and a lot of iron pipe before I use it so it’s pretty dry. What I’m saying is that the commercial quality plasma torches don’t eat up consumables if you’re careful with them and use dry air and don’t drag cut with them at over 30amps output.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

You'd be surprised what technology has brought to the plasma cutters in the past 10 years or even 5years. I've owned a handful over the past 15years and you can't judge them by amps as much anymore. This 30amp is rated for a clean cut at 1/2" and I can severe up to 7/8-1". It can run commercially all day and it's bigger brother the 45amp can cut 7/8" super clean, severe up to almost 1.5". I had late 90's SnapOn that was pushing 60amps and it could barely cut 1/4". I also had a Chinese 20amp machine that could maybe cut 1/8" on a hot day. I played around with a Chinese 50amp a year ago and it couldn't cut much more than 3/8" and you had to crawl.

@TechieTard

2 жыл бұрын

If you drag cut them, just do it at a slight angle.

I have a PowerMax 45 plasma cutter. I normally use the plasma cutter for most projects. If I have something that just needs one small cut then I will use the metal cutting circular saw.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I fought internally forever whether to get the 45xp or 30xp. I finally decided the 30xp would suffice and have had 2 times where I needed more capacity.

Great vid thanks 🤠👍

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Good stuff those steel demon saws are nice

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

Thank you for the review. Liked,shared. All my best.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Great info. 👍

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Good stuff..

Evolution winner, by a long shot. My cheap Chinese plasma cutter sucks. Its broken right now. But just a diablo steel demon blade $30 and a standard circular saw is all you need. Great comparison!

Radius cuts notwithstanding, I agree. The saw is way more intuitive to use. Thanks for the video..it confirms (to me) what I've felt for some time now..which is I don't need the plasma cutter.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@facediaper4607

3 жыл бұрын

Why? You can't cut holes or radius cuts with eh evolution... but you hobbyist don't know shit anyways

The fact that you can get your plasma cutter in very small spaces is a huge plus.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is.

Great comparison!!! I’ve often wondered the differences and this was great!!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

your video is impressive but i have a cut55ds plasma cutter by yeswelder and with the settings right for the thickness of the metal i can cut way faster than your video shows and there is next to no mess when i am done. That said i did enjoy your video it was well done. thank you for taking the time to do it.

I have an Evo chop saw and it's great. That saw of yours is downright amazing for the examples in the video. Though I'm pretty sure no one buys a 30XP to cut 1/4 and 1/2. They're really considered sheet metal cutters. I'm pretty sure my PM65 would keep up with the circular saw in the cuts in this video. Edge quality still wouldn't be as nice though. I'll have to grab one of those and check it out. I mostly cut 14ga at 45A with it. It does that at over 300ipm. I doubt I could track the saw that quickly and keep it straight.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I've used the 65 and 45 and think the 65 could match the cutting speed of the saw but any speed would be 1/2-1/4 with the cleanup time. I think you underestimate the 30xp though. I think it does 1/4" at around 50-60ipm and sheet metal faster that you would ever go free hand at probably close to 150+ipm. The XP models blow away the old none by over 50% larger/faster capacity. So a 30xp will cut as good as an old 45.

Awesome Review thank you 👍🇺🇲 The Vermonter

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I used a metal saw blade for stainless, really good.

I have gotten to the point where I will really try to figure out a different way to cut steel rather than use the abrasive wheels, they are dirty, slow, noisy and a little bit sketchy. I have the Evo chop saw but it's no good for long straight cuts. I use oxy/acetylene (old school plasma cutter) but the radial saw looks way better. Thanks for the video!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

I was skepticle of a 20 volt circular saw. But I have several B&D 20 volt batteries and the drill Works great kzread.infoUgkxjpBI8OOeUXib_iT7UomCrQ-uauwZJ62c . I saw the 4 stars and some glowing reviews so decided to purchase this saw. Well, leave your money in your pocket and run a cord because this little saw won't cut

cant wait for mine to arrive, im kinda afraid of the cutoff wheels with angle grinder

Wow thats a hard choice but for me I love my plasma cutter , just depends on what your using it for . Most start off in fabrication with the basic cutters but end up with a plasma cutter if they can.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't trade my plasma cutter for anything. The versatility of getting into tight spots and cutting radius is amazing. However, every-time I cut sheet I'm dissapointed in my plasma cutter's speed and cut quality. However if I already have the plasma cutter set up on a job I probably wouldn't go out of my way to pull the saw out for an 8" straight cut.

Does anyone else besides me just click thumbs up asap whenever homeboy posts a video???

@lewiemcneely9143

3 жыл бұрын

Of COURSE! Doesn't everybody?

@tblbaby

3 жыл бұрын

I do, first thing. Many years and Moe never disappointed. I'm greatful for the great content. I also want to make sure I don't get caught up and forget.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guys.

@leh3827

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! That is a sign.

I tend to leave my power tools to the task they were designed for. Mitre saw or circular saw for wood and shallow concrete cuts. Band saw or dedicated chop saw for straight metal cuts like metal stud framing. I did a job where the exterior of a diner was almost all stainless steel. A plasma cutter was indespensible for that task. A jigsaw with a metal cutting blade would have just boogered up the material. I use corded tools for repetitive cuts and cordless where accessibility is a factor like roof work. I find this methodology extends the life of the tools e.g. batteries.

Great demo 👍 you still need the plasma cutter for circular cuts . I'm going to be looking for a saw and blade tho . 👍👍👍👍👍

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

You've reinforced my decision buying a circular metal cutting saw made here in good old Ohio.

@BryanTorok

3 жыл бұрын

How about a link to the source? From a fellow Ohioan who also likes to buy home grown.

I was buying expensive consumables for my plasma cutters for years, but I found that the ones on Amazon for 50 cents a pop work just as good and last just as long. My go to plasma has been a prime weld 60 cut for a number of years now, it was so nice that I sold my other 2 lincoln plasmas and the nice thing is it only costed about $650 and it is cnc compatible if your into that.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I've used cheap consumables on a Chinese Harbor Freight plasma cutter I had for years. They burnt out all the time, but they were around $2 a set if I ordered from China; so no big deal. The Hypertherm just seams to keep going and going with it's oem consumables that are around $15-20 a set. Consumables easily last 10+ times what the consumables did on the Harbor Freight unit and one of the main reasons I bought it.

@ryancasey4807

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford I see... Ya I've never had good luck with anything plasma cutter related from HF but I can see where yr comming from

Nice demonstration. Makes me want to cut some metal just because. 😜

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I just got a new Milwaukee 3" cutoff tool today and was cutting stuff for no reason other than to cut stuff. I just need to make sure I don't cut stuff I need later.

@ozzstars_cars

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford 🤣😁🤣 I feel you.

Great review. Most metal cutting blades are rated for lower rpm saws. Diablo Cermet blades, metal demon, can handle higher rpm saws like most of us have. I bought a 7 1/4" blade for around $35 at the Depot and it cuts beyond belief. Even used it in my chopsaw with a modified table and fence. These blades are some type of ceramic and are absolutely amazing. Just be sure to verify saws rpm and that on the blade before using.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Great point! One other thing to note is the dedicated metal cutting saws have upgraded, higher precision bearings that take out any vibrations so you don't destroy the saw or the carbide teeth on the saw blades. Diablo makes some great blades. On a side note I destroyed a wood cutting Chop Saw and a circular saw using abrasive blades made for them by the aftermarket. The Chop Saw lasted around 4 cuts and the circular saw made it 2. Their motors aren't up to the heavy task nor are they shielded good enough to not allow metal chips all over inside.

@unclep1210

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, agreed on most circular saws. I should stated that I was talking about a worm drive skilsaw. For over 40 yrs. I've used these saws to cut everything from concrete, drywall, metal, roofing, and even wood.....( Carpenter 40+ years ). These saws have never given me a problem ever, hell, most every one went to flight school more than once too. Blades and rarely brushes are all I've ever replaced. Never a bearing. Believe me, I've abused these saws plenty. Enough said. Perhaps some of the sidewinder circular saws are more prone to what you mentioned. Someday I'd love to own a task specific metal saw but first, the Skilsaw's gonna have to quit.

Bought a Diablo blade from the Depot. Put it in my old worm drive Skilsaw. I was impressed at how quickly it cut.

@MyDIYAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if a regular circular saw would work

@TheKajunkat

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyDIYAdventures too fast. it will burn up the blade quickly

@MyDIYAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

TheKajunkat I thought the metal saws were a slower RPM...thanks for confirming!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

The Diablo and Evolution blades will work on a wood circular saw as long as they are under 5800rpm. However, metal cutting circular saws run at a gear down 3700rpm( way more torque) to handle the increased load. This also allows the blade to run cooler/last longer. The metal cutting saws also have full shielding/guards to keep the hot metal chips from hitting you (they hurt).

@davidcasper8923

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford I looked at my saw and it says 4400 RPM on the motor. Just perfect for me. I wear a heavy apron when I use it because it does kick out some nasty little bits.

Looks almost like the chips you get from a band saw. Thanx I was wondering if those worked.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed by it.

I'm impressed with the saw. I never knew it existed.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

Well, now I know how well those saws work. No more wondering

I need me one of them saws!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

That was my thought when I saw it.

@fuzzy19111

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford saw it.....lol

They each have there purposes, want quick straight cuts saw if want weird cuts plasma.

My xp 30 went up in value since 2019. Not all it's cracked up to be. I have an issue with cut offset . Customer service sucks too. Lots of prep needed with grinders and discs.

Good video, I like the idea of this to cut metal instead of the old, hard way with hack saws or reciprocating saws or other things. Do you think you could put one of these larger blades into an older harbor freight chop saw so it cuts faster? Thank you.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

The Abrasive saws spin too fast for the carbide blades to handle.

I used a $30 walmart 7 1/2" saw and one harbor freight 7 1/2" abrasive disc to cut a 1/4" thick 250 gallon propane tank in half. Cheap, effective, and a straight clean cut.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Been there and it worked.

If you set the depth of cut on the saw to 2-3 teeth deeper than the material it’s faster and doesn’t wear out the blade as fast. Also 40-60 tooth wood finish blades work great on aluminum and steel.