Craftsman vs SWAG or both

[FOMOGO]

Check out gear reducers on ebay or Amazon. Probably the most common way to bring the speed to the most usable range. Mike

 

[Chopper1]

Thanks for all the input, its been an education....both others experiences and the provided links. I think for now I'll be asking Santa for a Swag kit and a Milwaukee portaband. I have a cold cut saw so if I find that my needs are more than the (2) will cover then I'll look for a proper metal cutting vertical band saw. Thanks again

 

[Flat fender]

I have a swag table, started with a Milwaukee saw, then found a like new DeWALT saw at a used tool store, the DeWALT saw is way better than the Milwaulkee.... That being said I also have a 20” bandsaw but use the swag saw far more often, probably one of the handiest tools o own!...

Lee

 

[Chopper1]

Lee,

Thanks whats better about the DeWALT saw?

 

[Flat fender]

Blade guides are better, has a light on it, lol, just all around beefier. Believe me I was a Milwaulkee fan, I actually went to the used tool store to buy another Milwaulkee and he had the DeWALT also.

Lee

 

[Chopper1]

The newer 6232-20 is meant to compete with the DeWALT. Thanks for the info...I'll take a hard look at comparisons and reviews

 

[ThinWoodsman]

The Dewalt I have has the same depth of cut as the Milwuakee - 5" (DCS374 Max Cut).

The light is actually pretty useful, it more or less shines on the work. Only when doing detail do I need to put the magnetic lamp on.