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I bought a replacement for a Milwakee porta band saw.It looks about the same as my old one but this one is made in China.the gearing is not as smoothe as the old,makes more noise than the one made in the USA.It operates good and only time will tell how long it will last.
I've owned mine for over 6 years now (my kit box is a metal one) and have had zero problems with it, with the right blade this Milwaukee saw will cut through most anything you need to cut. This saw is absolutely bomb-proof AND heavy.Weight is the only negative aspect of this saw. In my trade we mostly use it to cut metal, i.e. threaded rod, Uni-Strut, steel pipe, etc., etc. If you're in the market for a portable band saw do yourself a favor and check them out in person, the weight of this saw will surprise you.Because of the weight issue, this saw is now mated to a: Milwaukee 48-08-0260 Band Saw TableThis is the perfect mate for this saw, the cuts are clean & straight plus the blades last longer because the saw is not flopping around.Because the Milwaukee is not that portable anymore, the replacement for it is the: Porter-Cable 97724 Porta Band 6 Amp Portable Band Saw. My Porter Cable saw (about 5 years old now) is as durable as the Milwaukee and it's quite a bit lighter, at the end of the day is when you really notice the weight difference.Replacement service parts are available & easy to get for both saws, I can't see myself giving up either saw.
Amazon.com purchase. Timely delivery and excellent price. Product quality and durability as anticipated. Have several other Milwaukee power tools.Bill SproatCartersville, GA
Can't say enough good about this saw. Makes my jobs go so much faster. Never a bad cut.
I went online to see if I could purchase one for him last Christmas, but wasn't sure I could afford it, as our friend had recently paid $500 for his. My husband is an amateur blacksmith and needed a tool to reduce his time in cutting some of his metalwork. He had borrowed this exact item from a friend, and it cut his work time significantly (what had taken 60 minutes by hand took only 30 seconds with this tool). I was so pleasantly surprised to find the exact item (brand new) at Amazon for 1/2 the cost: $250. We have been more than pleased, and my husband was very happy last Christmas.
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