Subject: New Jepson Cut-off saw

From: [email-masked] (DESUINT)
Date: 10 Jun 1996 02:22:53 -0400

Has anyone out there used the new Jepson cut-off saw with the metal blade?
 I am thinking of purchasing one and would like to know if it is faster,
more accurate, and can handle heavier material than an abrasive cut-off
saw.  Any information would be appreciated.

D. Scott

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From: [email-masked] (Jens)
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 1996 04:42:52 -0700

>saw.  Any information would be appreciated.

I am not sure if this is what I have or not. I started out with a
standard abrasive saw but got really frustrated with the lack of
accuracy. The dry cutoff saw (using a carbide tipped blade) was a nice
compromise between the chop saw and a more expensive cold cut saw.
(hope I have all these terms right). 
Yes, it is faster. I wouldn't put the main advantage as speed though.
I would use it for the accuracy.
It could probably handle heavier material although I haven't tried it.
Since the carbide teeth are the only parts in contact with the
material, there is nowhere near the frictional resistance in deeper
cuts. Also the blade is driven by a 2:1 reduction gear giving more
uumph.

Here is the catch .... watch what you do when you use it !!!!!!!!!!
I had a piece of 3/16 rod turn on me from insufficient clamping (talk
about careless oversight). The result was a virtually destroyed saw
blade. Considering the cost of the blade, that hurts big time !

Hope this helps

Jens