10phone2 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 So I am finally starting to have time to dick around with my car. I need to cut down a dropped cross member to size and I don't trust the cuts from my chop saw. Decided to run down to harbor freight with a 25% off coupon for giggles. The reviews online highly recommended getting a bi-metal blade since the one that comes with it sucks ass. The total came out to around $225. Seems like it was packaged good enough and it's a heavy fucker: http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc510/chrisj011/1103131750_zpse7638b45.jpg http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc510/chrisj011/1103131805a_zpsb849ca5b.jpg 1st step is to dive in the directions to make sure I don't fuck up things like I likely will end up doing. Found a few gems in there: http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc510/chrisj011/1103131815_zpsffc8b377.jpg http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc510/chrisj011/1103131814_zps071c03dd.jpg http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc510/chrisj011/1103131813_zps5ef1ceaf.jpg Got threw a couple of pages and tossed the directions to the side since they don't make an ounce of sense and pages were missing. Next step is to start bolting things together and came across this shitmess off all the nuts/bolts tossed in a bag: http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc510/chrisj011/1103131819_zps86404238.jpg Up and running with no problems: http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc510/chrisj011/1109131718_zps27d6ff66.jpg 1st cut came out surprisingly clean: http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc510/chrisj011/1109131819_zpsb419146d.jpg Outside the poor directions, the machine is shockingly put together well. I'm not a pro so I don't need a high end machine for daily work. I need it for the occasional cut that I can't afford to be off. Pretty happy with it and I make sure to double check the measurements without relying on what is on the machine since it's likely off anyways. It even has a small metal table that I can bolt on so I can turn it into an upright bandsaw. What I am not use to, is how quite horizontal bandsaws are. I can have it turned on, close the garage door, and wont even know it's on. I'm sure my neighbors will appreciate that. All-in-all, pretty happy with the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTA09 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Had one for a few years now and has always worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Picked one up from Killjoy a few yeas back. Always cuts just fine, never had an issue with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Surprised they didn't say anything about doing meth, crack, or heroin when using the saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 The only qualms I had with mine were A.) it can only do 4.5" material and B.) the mounting stand is flimsy as hell. Other than that, it's a pretty good little saw for the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 ive got one as well and the band keeps slipping off the wheels inside. so frustrating to use now but we got it from the store for $50 so I guess we cant complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Surprised they didn't say anything about doing meth, crack, or heroin when using the saw. Only if you bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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