Mini Cut-Off Saw

dankc908 · Nov 16, 2009

Has anyone had any experience with PSI's mini cut-off saw (http://www.pennstateind.com/store/TUBESAW.html)? I am debating between buying an X-Acto 'razor saw' and miter box and this little powered saw. Any feedback and/or comments would be greatly appreciated!

snowman56 · Nov 16, 2009

You can get the same saw at HF i have had one for a year.It will cut tube's and that is about it.

NewLondon88 · Nov 16, 2009

It appears to be the same model that HF carries, too.
I went and looked at it, then quickly moved on.

Even at HF's lower price, I don't feel it is worth the money.

mredburn · Nov 16, 2009

The saw runs about 30 dollars at HF, you get what you pay for.

maxman400 · Nov 16, 2009

I have the one from HF And I used it to cut the corian For the segmenting of the neck for my Guitar Pen. You can build your own Jigs, And I have cut a few tubes and as long as you make sure you are square to start with it works OK.

GoodTurns · Nov 16, 2009

NewLondon88 said:
It appears to be the same model that HF carries, too.
I went and looked at it, then quickly moved on.

Even at HF's lower price, I don't feel it is worth the money.

I bought one (think it was $19.99 on sale)...might be worth about half of that!

Druid · Nov 16, 2009

I've got one also, I think your best bet is to buy from HF when you get a coupon or sale. If you cut a lot of tube (which I do), then it will save you some time, especially if your casting.

Texatdurango · Nov 16, 2009

I guess it depends on what you plan on doing with the little saw. I have the Harbor Freight model and love it and it is PERFECT for what I use it for. I wouldn't sell mine for twice the price I paid!

pssherman · Nov 16, 2009

I have the HF model also. I've cut over 100 tubes with it and no problems. It's faster and easier than using a tubing cutter.

snyiper · Nov 17, 2009

I had the HF one and it would hardly cut your finger I was very dissapointed.. Not enough power to cut with out straining. I did however find a jig that turns your angle gringer into a chop saw now that would be sweet, Ill let you know if that works out!!

Verne · Nov 17, 2009

I've got one that SHMBO bought at a stained glass class. She got it for cutting lead. I use it for cutting tubes. The only problem is that it's importance does not rank high enuf for a permanant spot in the work area. So, it is stowed underneath the work bench and at my house that means underneath everything else too!
I other words, IMHO, it isn't worth the money!

Vern

palmermethod · Nov 17, 2009

Druid said:
I've got one also, I think your best bet is to buy from HF when you get a coupon or sale. If you cut a lot of tube (which I do), then it will save you some time, especially if your casting.

I modified mine to slice thin sections of ebony. Plus other small or fragile materials. If you have a particular project in mind, then it's worth it. Especially if the option is losing a fingertip on a larger saw.

I don't use it often but it is cheap enough that I don't feel guilty not using it.

Texatdurango · Nov 18, 2009

Verne said:
I've got one that SHMBO bought at a stained glass class. She got it for cutting lead. I use it for cutting tubes. The only problem is that it's importance does not rank high enuf for a permanant spot in the work area. So, it is stowed underneath the work bench and at my house that means underneath everything else too!
I other words, IMHO, it isn't worth the money!

Vern

So, let me get this straight.... it works for what you bought it for but since you don't use it every day it isn't worth the money and you wouldn't recommend it to someone wanting to do the same thing you do?

I'm scratching my head on that one!

cnirenberg · Nov 18, 2009

Texatdurango said:
I guess it depends on what you plan on doing with the little saw. I have the Harbor Freight model and love it and it is PERFECT for what I use it for. I wouldn't sell mine for twice the price I paid!

I'm gonna second that.

WoodWrite · Nov 20, 2009

I purchased a 7 1/4" miter saw from Sears that was on sale last year. I believe it was @ $50.00. I have found that it works very well and the blades will fit my circular saw.

Dan_F · Nov 21, 2009

I bought the HF model for cutting silver tubing, but it won't cut straight vertically, pulls to the left. I don't see any way of adjusting that. Can't find the receipt either, though I know I saved it...somewhere.

Dan

palmermethod · Nov 22, 2009

WoodWrite said:
I purchased a 7 1/4" miter saw from Sears that was on sale last year. I believe it was @ $50.00. I have found that it works very well and the blades will fit my circular saw.

The miter saws are great and I use mine daily. But, I had a non-pen project that needed 3/8" square ebony hole plugs about 1/16" thick.

Yes the miter saw worked but it was probably the most dangerous job I ever tried on it. Way scary!

I bought the little saw and added an adjustable stop so I can cut up a bunch of the ebony thingys at a time. Precise, safer and really has a smooth finish.

And tubing cuts are easy too.

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