Cool tool!

Patrice Lemée

Patrice Lemée

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I was at the hardware store today and the salesman from King was there. So I got to see the demo for this new tool they are offering. Of course I may be late on this as we get tools after everyone else in Quebec. :(

But anyway it a double cut saw. It cuts steel like butter and can be used with an optional cutting stand turning it into a cut-off saw but with almost much less spark and heat build-up. It cuts just about everything without kicking because of the 2 blades turning the opposite way of each other and the cuts are much cleaner.

Here is a link: 5" 7.5A Double Cut Saw Kit

Just thought I'd share.

Patrice
 
Patrice I have been seeing this saw on TV infocommercials for 6-8 mo. If it lives up to the hype it should cut like a demon! :cool:
 
Dixie, the rep demoed the tool to Bombardier Industries near here (they make planes) last week and they are buying it so looks promising.

Patrice
 
Saw this on that show that Billy Mays used to be on. The guy that invented it was a fireman. His demo to them was to cut a raw egg without shattering the shell. Then for the informercial, he actually used the thing to cut an entire car in half. Neat little tool; I'd thought about one at one point as well. I wonder how long the blades last.

--nathan
 
About the only time I crack out my cheap HF 14" abrasive cut off wheel anymore is to cut hardened steel. Most anything else is cut on the band saw. That's not to say one of these wouldn't be cool though.
 
Nathan, what impressed me the most was the lack of sparks. Well nothing compared to a cut-off saw. It would be perfect if like me your shop is actually the garage and part of the house. Not much room and I can't go setting everything on fire.
If I see the rep again I'll ask about the blades.

Patrice
 
I saw this thread last night, and actually spent some time on the net checking into this tool. If it works, and lasts, it would be something that I would use the heck out of in my forging shop. All things considered I think its a bit pricey for something that hasn't been "proven", but I'd sure like to know more about it.
What made me take a second look was the statement that it will cut cast iron. That material is really tough on just about any cutting tool, and if it can hold up cutting cast iron.....??

My doubt comes when I think about cutting tool steel and/or heavier plate with it. It would really be nice to hear from some folks who have used it, and get their input.
 
I can tell you that it zips through diamond plate like it's not there, and it didn't have much trouble with the frame of a car. Don't know about tool steel, though. Maybe we outghta pool our money and have a pass-around :D.

--nathan
 
I saw this saw on TV infomercial too. It sure was impressive, but they kept talking about buying accessories such as diamond blades. I hope what we were seeing was not an expensive diamond blade getting worn out in a few passes. :eek: Cutting aluminum and pvc is one thing, but cast iron and tool steel???? I did note the lack of kick-back, a HUGE safety improvement for a hand held cut-off trim type saw.
 
Actually, the Sears' saw that I linked to is a corded saw that's designed for metal. Sears' ad says that the; "Powerful 7.8 amp motor delivers 1.23 HP, and twin 6-1/8 in. carbide tip blades cut quickly through wood, plastic, metal and any combination thereof. Patented technology allows twin blades to rotate in opposite directions, substantially reducing vibration."

There's a video on that link showing it cutting metal.

King Industrial KC-9125
KC-9125.jpg


Sears Craftsman 6-1/8 in. Twin Cutter
00925574000
 
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These things shower you with little chunks of very hot metal all over you. A friend ordered a free trial for 10 dollars (figure that out) and got me to evaluate it for him. It will cut but the 200 degree chips down your neck,in your gloves , ect.make it useless IMOP.
 
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