DEWALT D28715 14-Inch Chop Saw with Quick-Change
DEWALT D28715 14-Inch Quick-Change Chop Saw
- Powerful 15.0 Amp/5.5 hp (maximum motor hp) motor provides more overload capacity
- Quick-Change blade change system lets users change wheels without a wrench
- Patented Quick-Fence tool-free, 45 degree adjustable fence allows for fast and accurate angle cuts
- Quick-Lock vise allows for fast clamping on different size materials
- Soft start extends gear and motor life, ergonomically designed handle
with Quick-Change
At a Glance:Powerful 15 amp motor delivers no-load speed of 4,000
10/15/2011
00:35
DEWALT D28715 14 inch Chop Saw,
It works well or better than trying a cut a peice of square tubing straight with a angle grinder. I bought this machine because I am a hobby metal worker. I used it to so far to cut up to 5/8″ bar at an angle and 3/4″ bar at 90 degrees and the heaviest tubing I have cut with it would be 1.5″X3.0″ with 3/16″ wall. For the retanglar tubing, it would start out a bit slow because of the flat top surface, but once you get it down in the thinner cross section, it will really start cutting.
The only thing that I would complain about is the slow starts and some blade deflection because when you start, you have to push down pretty hard to get the cut started pushing the blade off a bit. There was some blade deflection on the 45 degree angle I cut on the 5/8″ rod, but when I welded the part together, I just adjusted it to compensate.
I payed [...] bucks for this chop saw. I know it is a Dewalt, so it should last and Amazon had the best price on this machine that I could find. 200 dollars. Most other places wanted between 215 to 225 for the same product, plus I had to pay for shipping from the other suppliers.
I have yet to trip the breaker while using it either. When using the Milwaukee that was in my high school welding class last year, it had a tendency to trip the breaker, especially when it was being used hard.
Over all I would buy this machine, weather your a hobbiest or a welder/ fabricator. This could have a place in your operation. I chose this over JET’s small bandsaw, which was about $400. Plus the bandsaw took up some floor space, which is at a premium in my garage, while this chop saw I just set on the shelf in the corner.
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|10/15/2011
01:11
DEWALT D28715 Heavy Duty 14-inch Chop Saw,
This is an outstanding heavy duty chop saw. I use it daily and appreciate all its features, like the quick change keyless blade change system, and the tool-free adjustable fence. The quick-lock vice improves my productivity by allowing me to fast clamp stock. The lock-down pin allows me to fold down the blade casing and easily move the saw around the shop. This tool works all day without overheating. It is truly a heavy duty metal saw.
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|10/15/2011
01:54
Excellent Product,
The product is everything I expected from a quality brand name. Powerful enough to cut thicker steel without blade speed being pulled down. Blade change is easy also. Would recommend.
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