(I think this is the right sub-forum...)

G'day chaps, I'll probably need to get a Cold Cut Saw soon, which will used almost exclusively for cutting round tube anywhere from 20-50mm dia. The tube will often, if not always be powder coated.

There are a few offerings to considering, but at least not a bewildering range.

Makita LS1230 $699 1750w 305mm blade, no spec on the tooth count, but a replacement Makita blade appears to be $199 for a 60 tooth

Bayer B355 $469 2400w 355mm blade, no tooth count

Evolution Rage 2 $499 2200w 355mm blade, no tooth count but a replacement is $99 for 36 tooth.


The Fein Slugger seems to be similar to the Makita, but just more expensive at $899.


I doubt I am concerned about runout specs because these are cuts that will be covered up anyway (table legs).

I suppose that a higher tooth count will result in a smoother cut (like a timber mitre saw), but again that's not particularly important to me. Does the higher tooth count result in smaller chips, or anything else?

I am tending to lean towards the Evolution at $499 which is $200 less than the Makita, and replacement blades are $99 vs $199, although I know you get what you pay for with blades.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this please, and has anyone cut powder coated steel with one? (I'm sure the PC will be fine, unless the result from my abrasion saw which knackers the PC).

Cheers
FF


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