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I posted on another thread that my HF Chop Saw Bit the Dust . I know they all the same from different sellers. I settled for One From Micro-Mark. They are a Hobby small tool Co.
I liked there style because they had a blade guard . Also i found they were quieter . also the belt was longer . than my old Model . I don't Know if these are new style Or this company has had there made differently
anyone else purchased a new one lately to compare
i got a HF mini cut off saw just a few months ago. i agree with you with the noise!!!!!!
I can’t hear mine over the shop vac that collects the chips and drop off.
ETA: I wear muffs when I use it and try to schedule while Her Majesty is out so she isn’t disturbed.
it do make the chips tho!!!!!!
I cut 524 cases just today.
i have 100 '06 cases to reformed to 8x57, 100 '06 cases reformed to 7x57 and 25 '06 reformed to 7.65x53.
i have 200 '06 that need reformed to the 7.65x53(i own three 91 argentine's)
I have a HF saw and don't mind the noise as the worst part is when it's actually cutting, and that only lasts a split second. I replaced the blade with a different brand though, and it cuts smoother than the OEM blade.
Couple years ago i was asked to make some 300 black out cases, looked at what was to be had in the mini-choppers, bought a Proxxon KGS 80 miter saw, little pricy but wanted something that would (hopefully) last and it has, am now making brass for pistol shot loads, have cut up a bunch of 308's for the 45, 223's for the 380 and am using 10mm magnum for the 10mm, cut about 1/8th inch off the 10 mag brass for 40's. Am a happy camper that I got the proxxon, has served me just fine, have cut up many 100's and still running great, guess my only 'complaint' is the cost of the blades, 30/40 bucks per but they do last quite well. Makes a fair amount noise but what tool 'saw' does not. Was able to make a stop mod so when making a bunch of cuts it is adjusted so the same cut is made. OK, just my 2 cents.
Can you provide a link to this better blade? Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Omega
Tag for better blade.
Count me in for a better blade - the HF blades blunt quickly.
i dumped the blades awhile ago . I only use Cut off wheels. they cut very well
Every once in awhile my HF saw performance slides. Might need a blade but a take apart and cleaning and tightening exercise really helps.
I use cut off wheels from HF. Cheap for a pack of 10, fits the HF angle grinder as well.
1. How fast does the cutoff wheel take compared to the toothed saw blade?Quote:
Originally Posted by clarksvillejoe
2. Do the cutoff blades produce a lot of grit as they wear?
3. Does the brass heat up appreciably?
Sounds interesting. Seems a cutoff wheel is bound to deliver a better edge than a dull ragged toothed blade.
Just throwing this out to show my jig setup to trim .40 S&W down to .70" for swaging a 175 .40 pure lead slug into them to make .44 Mag Jacketed Soft Point slugs.
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May try the cutoff wheel mod later.
for what it is it rely works!!!
Go to e bay ,slotting saw blade 3/8x.020 x 152 teeth per inch ,very smooth cut