Thread: Milwaukee band saw

Can't help Marc but I am interested to see if there are any replies.
Just a shame they aren't available in Australia as it looks just like the sort of thing I need at work.

Phil

Try this one.
http://www.vektools.com.au/milwaukee...aw-p-1075.html
Overpriced little beggars aren't they.

Originally Posted by Karl Robbers

Try this one.
http://www.vektools.com.au/milwaukee...aw-p-1075.html
Overpriced little beggars aren't they.

Thanks Karl,with that price it's something else I won't be getting
It's still a handy unit going by the youtube videos.

Phil

Yeeks! what's that? That is an old model no longer available and the price? Not even in Cook Island dollars!
The current model is 6232-20 or -21 meaning with or without carry case. 1200Watts, 5" x 5" cutting capacity.
That 800W 4" model is probably worth $100 to the Milwaukee museum

The price is around $300, some us ebay as low as $250 plus $40 to $80 shipping, discard the one asking for 100 or even 200 for shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Milwaukee-De...item58b7b614f5
The usual problem is the 110v 60hz supply.

The same saw is available here in 12v, 18v and 28v cordless, but I see no need to carry a heavier saw with a lower performance and needing to look after yet more batteries. Clearly this is a workshop tool and perfect plugged in.
https://sydneytools.com.au/milwaukee...-saw-skin-only

Would there be a way to know if this motor runs on DC and therefore will perform OK on an ordinary step down transformer or if I need to buy a more sophisticated transformer like this: http://www.amtex.com.au/power_pdf/FC1K5.pdf

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I never had one but from the reviews I've read, milwaukee saws are somehow pretty reliable and solid. There are no distributor of their saws in Au?

That looks cool, almost Apple like in its approach to design

I suspect a 28V DC brushless motor would be great and upto the job. Milwaukee make very good gear.



Thx
Jon

Originally Posted by bosox

I never had one but from the reviews I've read, milwaukee saws are somehow pretty reliable and solid. There are no distributor of their saws in Au?

We have Milwaukee Australia yet they only sell the cordless for some unknown reason.

Yes the 28V is probably a good tool.

What does everyone actually want to do with these bandsaws? They can't be a very popular machine otherwise Milwaukee and Makita among others no doubt, would be selling their bandsaw models here.
Many people do not realise that Milwaukee is just another Chinese tool manufacturer. Techtronic Industries or TTI is their real name and they are based in Hong Kong. Their other brands are Homelite, AEG and Ryobi.
Running a 110V bandsaw off a transformer should be no great issue, but it would need to be a decent transformer to handle the current.

Originally Posted by Karl Robbers

What does everyone actually want to do with these bandsaws? They can't be a very popular machine otherwise Milwaukee and Makita among others no doubt, would be selling their bandsaw models here.
Many people do not realise that Milwaukee is just another Chinese tool manufacturer. Techtronic Industries or TTI is their real name and they are based in Hong Kong. Their other brands are Homelite, AEG and Ryobi.
Running a 110V bandsaw off a transformer should be no great issue, but it would need to be a decent transformer to handle the current.

I actually didn't know Milwaukee was owned by TTI. I note that you don't say they are all the same just because they are made by the same parent company, but it is worth noting there are differences across brands, despite the same parent company... Take the VAG group for example.



Thx
Jon

Originally Posted by Karl Robbers

What does everyone actually want to do with these bandsaws? They can't be a very popular machine otherwise Milwaukee and Makita among others no doubt, would be selling their bandsaw models here.
Many people do not realise that Milwaukee is just another Chinese tool manufacturer. Techtronic Industries or TTI is their real name and they are based in Hong Kong. Their other brands are Homelite, AEG and Ryobi.
Running a 110V bandsaw off a transformer should be no great issue, but it would need to be a decent transformer to handle the current.

Makita, Dewalt and Milwaukee all sell the cordless bandsaw here. This tool may be a novelty in OZ but has been available in the US for 30 years. It's one of those things. Take the Palm Nailer for example, why does it not take off here? Who knows? May be they have more metal construction going on over there?

As far as Milwaukee being made in China, I hear you, but so are most of the others. It is still a good tool for the money. If Feins would make this tool it would probably cost $2000.
The transformer would have to be 1500 watts. Also, the 28V is now discontinued in Australia and they are pushing the 18V. However at $850 (without a case) I don't see them having much success.

Still doing some research on the bandsaw.
Some of the threads I have read in the US seem to favour the dewalt over the milwaukee.

What can you do with this tool?
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