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M4wdFab

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Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« on: July 31, 2020, 09:28:34 AM »
bought a metal cutting chop saw on auction- just ordered a blade for it.  46$ on amazon for a 12" carbide blade rated for some pretty good metal.  should be interesting what results it makes.  its a 450$ makita saw they still sell at home depot that has good reviews.  lots of bad reviews of blades from people using them on 3500rpm abrasive saws vs 14-1700RPM cold saws.

saw
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-15-Amp-12-in-Corded-Metal-Cutting-Cut-off-Chop-Saw-with-Carbide-Blade-LC1230/203162039?mtc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_9_PORTABLE_POWER-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-PortablePower_PLA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_9_PORTABLE_POWER-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-PortablePower_PLA-71700000034127218-58700003933021540-92700053252310110&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgo_5BRDuARIsADDEntRwJxK__bEOWjKWDLPTVU-MfhWFYvOpoHob2SPypZFbZEqH63Kj0nEaAtfvEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

blade
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012CPQTXC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A39JE7XMW9H7RO&psc=1

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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2020, 09:52:23 AM »
I have this and I'm not super impressed.  https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-15-Amp-14-in-Chop-Saw/1207935.  The blade flexes quite a bit if you put any pressure on it which results in an uneven cut and it makes a mess out of the material, needs quite a bit of clean up.  If you don't put pressure on it it literally does nothing.  Was planning to look into different blades but it looks like this is a 4000 RPM unit.


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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2020, 10:20:04 AM »
I’ve got experience with a cold saw 15-20 years ago and it was excellent. Mostly on 0.120” square 1 and 1.5”.

Low pressure, keep the heat out of it to make the blade last.

I got a 7.25” mitre saw and threw a metal cutting blade in it with meh results but still better than a chop saw to my taste. I hate chop saws.
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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2020, 04:47:30 PM »
Real cold saws are the bees knees for sure.

I bought this for ~$250 at Christmas time. Happy with it so far. Way better than the abrasive unit it replaced.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200641810_200641810

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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2020, 11:15:34 PM »
bought a metal cutting chop saw on auction- just ordered a blade for it.  46$ on amazon for a 12" carbide blade rated for some pretty good metal.  should be interesting what results it makes.  its a 450$ makita saw they still sell at home depot that has good reviews.  lots of bad reviews of blades from people using them on 3500rpm abrasive saws vs 14-1700RPM cold saws.

saw
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-15-Amp-12-in-Corded-Metal-Cutting-Cut-off-Chop-Saw-with-Carbide-Blade-LC1230/203162039?mtc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_9_PORTABLE_POWER-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-PortablePower_PLA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_9_PORTABLE_POWER-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-PortablePower_PLA-71700000034127218-58700003933021540-92700053252310110&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgo_5BRDuARIsADDEntRwJxK__bEOWjKWDLPTVU-MfhWFYvOpoHob2SPypZFbZEqH63Kj0nEaAtfvEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

blade
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012CPQTXC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A39JE7XMW9H7RO&psc=1


blade came today.  ill be impressed if it lasts a bit.  seems to cut tube or flat bar nice.  you can tell you really have to be nice to them and consistent light pressure.  seems not a tool for a fab shop or garage with monkeys. 

https://youtu.be/CIAC0xijN_I 

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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2020, 12:48:05 AM »
Agreed, not monkey resistant. Monkeys go through blades.
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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2020, 07:42:59 AM »
forced myself to use this for an entire project.  its pretty neat.  My trans jack that i got only tilted in one direction and translated uselessly in the other direction.

about 20 cuts and im pretty happy with it.  flat bar 3/8x2" and 1/4" tabs, 1/2" rod, 3/4" square.  thing eats it. 

blade still looks and cuts like new so far. 
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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2020, 10:36:16 AM »
So I did what no man would dare do and I watched a youtube video on how to use a chop saw haha.  Guy said put as much pressure as needed to remove material quickly.  If it's not shooting sparks than you're just glazing the disk.  This method provided much better results.       

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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2021, 09:48:15 AM »
Real cold saws are the bees knees for sure.

I bought this for ~$250 at Christmas time. Happy with it so far. Way better than the abrasive unit it replaced.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200641810_200641810

Damn, this unit is up to $379 :o.  I should of ordered it when you posted.

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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2021, 09:53:37 AM »
guess I'll deal with chop saw for the time being haha

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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2021, 10:43:49 AM »
Down to $319 and $5 coupon! haha


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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2021, 01:47:42 PM »
Just got a new blade for mine. Still love it!

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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2021, 10:22:28 AM »
Delivered already.  Right in front of my outward opening screen door :roll eyes:

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Re: Makita LC1230 dry cut metal saw
« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2021, 09:16:27 AM »
I listed my DeWalt on FBM and I've received 15 messages in 24 hours.  Didn't think it would be that popular.