I noticed you had the Sawzall set to orbital. I have the same Sawzall and absolutely love it. But I do recommend turning the orbital off when cutting metal. It will reduce the vibration and bouncing effect and help produce a cleaner cut. Cheers
This little band saw has turned out to be the best tool purchase I've ever made ru-vid.comUgkx5ZrqmYO2uJq_nuU8TopyWxVzn8vqmPUL Once doing the set-up as per the included suggestions, this table top tool has been my go-to saw ever since (8 months as of this review). There are few things I wouldn't attempt with this saw. It takes up much less space than my table saw yet delivers twice as much punch. I've used it to create slices of wood no thicker than an 1/16th of inch by using the POWERTEC BS900RF Rip Fence. For small shop projects this tool can't be beat.
I have the shallower 3-1/4” Cut Capacity brushed M18 bandsaw I use ALL the time on job sites and in my videos... I've been thinking about getting this saw! You're completely CORRECT, once you have one, you'd be surprised how much you'll use it!
I use one of these every day in a fab shop to cut mainly 3/16 stainless tube i go thru a blade every 5-10 cuts we use the nice starret blades and they just dont last i would never buy one of these for personal use.
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*Perfect band saw for the hobby enthusiast **MyBest.Tools** Easy to set up and square. Had it running in 10 to 15 minutes. Quality of cuts will depend on the quality of the blades.*
I use this for bigger stuff like my 4 in conduit. I use my m12 fuel for most of my other things. I wouldn’t say that this if for enthusiast I would say this is meant for pros!
sweet jess man, that sawzall is a beast, i´ve bought the dewalt atomic version wich is only 1inch 3/4 space to cut, it works nice, however the 5" space for projects is so important, I´m buying one of these milwakee, they´re just too nice.
There a company that makes a table for those to lock into and you have a portable band saw table, which is super handy of small metal trim pieces, around windows, thresholds and what, j channel you name it
@@BarryMikkelsen That is true . But there is also a C clamp type tool to attach the Porta Band to if you need to cut tubes both in the vertical or horizontal position and precision is critical. Check it out. There are also portable tables to make this porta Band into a chop saw. The only down side was that the original holders produced by the manufactures such as Porter Cable the inventor and Milwaukee is that they were super expensive and therefore were not sold often....
I have one of these. One of my favorite tools that I use daily. I install overhead doors all day long and use this for all my hangout cuts. One other plus is being able to work in factories with this. No sparks when cutting, so no hot work permits needed. Definitely a valuable tool!!
When you think about speed, remember the reciprocating saw is only cutting half the time -- on the back stroke. The forward stroke cuts nothing -- just repositions the blade for the next back stroke. Helps explain part of why the band saw is so much faster -- it doesn't have that issue.
Kyle, none of us 317K followers would ever say you are a failure. 👍 Portabands have come a long way since I was using a corded one in the 80's and 90's. Nice tool.
The sawzall blade will last a lot longer if you use a bigger part of the blade by reciprocating it back and forth. Often people end up with the beginning of the blade ruined and the rest good as new.
I disagree, burning out the beginning of the blade is normal because your suppose to pressure the sawzall against the material so the saw isn't moving back and forth. Not saying you cant cut something moving back and forth but it will cut way better with the sawzall not moving and pressed against the material to keep it still.
@@simpsons721 The back of the reciprocating saws blade is sterdier but all you have to do is reach half way depth of the material you are cutting or full depth with regards to blade height to start using the middle part of the blade which will double the blades life. Just saying it's not convenient to run to the store, it's not cost effective and it seems to be a waste of good blade. If the only part you could use of a sawzall blade would be the beginning then they would make 3 inch blades only.
as per the instructions with the band saw, use only the weight of the saw. Watch your line or reference the top of the battery for level to keep cuts straight. Great tool. The M12 version is also very handy.
I've had tool for years and love it. Cut copper,pvc,cpvc, aluminum, stainless, and mild steal with it. Hell even used it on 8in schedule 40 steel pipe have to roll it but will cut no worries. My 12.0 battery sticks in saw so there is that as well I know u mentioned it but that's been my experience. 5.0 or 9s on mine. 12 sticks
I live in an Asian country that has none of or ever heard of T-posts so we had to make them out of angle iron , almost 600 of them to fence in a property. We used this saw for that and was a huge time saver. The guys working for me had never seen such a tool and one guy said he could cut them far quicker with his trusty hacksaw , I cut 7 to his one . The men here don't have access and could not afford the kinda tools we use daily in the USA and most tools they don't even know what they are used for til I show them, and having contests with them is lots of fun . The only battery tool i have ever even seen here was a 9.6v Chinese brand drill. Best ever was attaching top plates to steel I-beam using Hilti coalated powder gun vs drilling and bolting . I fired 6 shots in maybe 10 seconds and they were still putting the drill bit in the drill.
So I guess in the months to come we will be seeing cheap imitations of the Hilti collated power gun. The Chinese are great at copying technology and making tools t a less expensive price. It may be a good thing, only time will tell...
@@pasqualeparente9776 no doubt it'll happen. I jus can't believe they've been able to get away with as long as they have and americans buy it up.😡😡 Its the holiday season so I'm gonna Stop right here.
Love mine, had it since it was released and I use mine a lot more after buying the SWAG Off-road portable bandsaw table they make for it. With the slots for a miter it’s really great for accurate cuts
I just bought this. I am a DeWalt guy. I bought the bare tool for 275 and a battery adapter to use my 20v/60v on it. Everyone hates it and calling me a traitor. LoL =] I have always loved Milwaukee and only stayed with DeWalt because of the flex 💪 however if I knew what Milwaukee had planned I would had fully converted. =]
The 10/14 tpi or 14 tpi blades are awesome on this saw, I used mine to cut the steel "I" beams from an old trailer hs to build a Dab press for making the sticky green, it's paid for itsself 100x over, merry Christmas 😆
Love this channel. Also love bandsaws. If you read all the directions , a band saw will cut better on your first cut than cutting with a recip saw with 20 years exp
My buddy has one of those and they are an amazing tool! Lessons learned, the underside has moving parts. Don't set on your leg or anything you don't want scraped up until the blade/drums stop moving.
Bandsaw are good for small pipe jobs it says 5” x 5” but it’ll do 6” pipe std. We use them a lot in places where hot work isn’t necessary or dangerous like wood chip, hydrogen, natural gas lines or pneumonia. Refineries use em for the crude oil and so much more where sparks can detonate and constant monitoring to fire watch. Great tool just like a big bandsaw it saves you on consumable and no metal dust. Can use some cutting oil to prolong blade life.
Safety third...lol. I'm 55 and been building for 35 years. I'd work for you for a year in a heartbeat just to learn your ways as they are better than what I've developed....that's a decent attaboy my friend!!!!
I like where the battery is located on the Milwaukee. We have a Dewalt and to put a bigger battery in it is a tight squeeze and also makes it awkwardly balanced.
You hit it right the first time. Those porta band saws do take getting used to. I comes from the angle of the machine to the cut line. Necessary to get any throat clearance but not ergonomic by a long shot. I have used the corded variety for years and you have to pay attention because the weight being off balance it does want to cut anything but perpendicular. Even more so with the full size versions. Love the babies for being handy. Just try one handing a full sized one!! I will say that they are so much more economical than a sawzall whose price per carbide blade really make them great when needed but cost per cut and life of the blade just don't compare. Cords are a pain but batteries eat money even when they are on the shelf self discharging. I tend to fabricate around the shop where power is available so I haven't got into cordless grinders or porta bands. Good video now do a follow on comparing available blades in bi metal for them. Merry Xmas. Doug
I have the same tool, used today. I love keeping the shoe down too and didn’t know really worry about the reasoning as I haven’t had to or don’t cut things more than 2-3”. But watching the video helped. Or it seems to me like it did and you might have already watched it before uploading and noticed, but; It seemed like on both cuts, it got off path when the shoe reached its limit. If you raise it up but still leave a little to get you started will that solve the problem? I know you were just in a hurry and cutting for the sake of showing the tool or else you would have been more focused or had a line to follow etc. lol. But that’s just something I noticed on the side view of the first cut and watched again on the second. However I would like to point out, if that is a culprit or it helps etc. I wouldn’t have realized it so quick had u not pointed it out at first and not really known what it was for lol. Teamwork
I've got a corded portable band-saw, so until it burns up, I'll have to make do with what I have. The Milwaukee cordless band-saw looks like a contender once the corded one dies. The Diablo carbide blade for the Sawzall looks interesting. The only negative that I see is that the blade started turning blue (you're only using the area of whatever the saw stroke is), which normally means the steel is being annealed and it's soon to become a wobble blade. That blade does look like a perfect blade for demo work when you run into nails and other foreign material. One thing you can do to increase blade life is to use a wax stick or a sulfur containing cutting lube for steel. The wax works great on aluminum where aluminum would melt into the blade if you get a bit aggressive.
Been watching your builds for a while now. I have learned a lot. Aside from the badass builds - your tool reviews are great. As a business owner myself, it helps us make a decision before buying anything. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. Umesh G Austin, Texas
Just for anyone else who has yet to pick up a band saw, since you've probably since learned where you went wrong: if you have the capacity (width) always cut I beams down the short side. Is easier to guide, less potential to skew the cut, and you cut faster since more surface area is exposed to the teeth at any given time. Similarly, angle iron should be cut from the corner of the angle if possible.
Kyle, sure is a good thing you redeemed yourself with that final cut. I know I, for one, totally ignored all the other amazing videos, buildings and content you have blessed us with in the past and judged you a failure based solely on that crooked bandsaw cut. Whew. That was close. ;-) Keep up the great work, God Bless and Merry Christmas to you, your family, and the crew.
I forget what state you live in but i'm thinking $20/hr for journeymen and $25/hr for gifted carpenters...here in Cali it's $25 and $33.... HAPPY LAST DAY OF A DECADE TO YOU AND TO EVERYONE YOU LOVE!!!!
BTW...I know why the band saw got a little wonky at the end...you wanted a shorter time so you pushed down more and didn't worry about a straight cut (like u would for a customer) . Watching you cut I'm sure if you "marked the line" . and didn't push down with the band saw...rather held weight up to maintain a straight cut...you'd get a faster cut but straight...which is what Milwaukee would prefer...LOL
Not watching this whole vid but most important If not covered is the clutch adjustmeant . if it stops when cutting just take cover off drive wheel and check the torque of the 13 or 15mm Clutch plate bolt. Thats all u need to know. And if you torque down and it still stops just get the thew clutch plate kit. Thats all U need to know on this tool. So stop watching waste of time
Industrial electrician here doing new construction for big oil companies oil and gas facilities in the Deleware and Permian Basins. Our sites use ONLY MILWAUKEE bands saws. There is no competition when it comes to getting our jobs done.
Ever heard of a chop saw? 100x easier, better and faster for what you just did.... Not to mention the cut wouldnt be crooked as fuck lol Might be good if you need to cut a section of pipe while it's in welded in place already but if your fabricating anything from scratch... Nah. Not even close.
I have the HD18BS and it was a big disappointment from the start, went to use it last week and the rubber wheels had perished....so no go, back to the hack saw...should have got a sawzall
Hope you and your family had s Merry Christmas. Thanks for another informative video. Mey you and your family have a heathy,prosperous and blessed new year.
U sold me on that one. The bandsaw is cool to have, but the sawsall made a straight cut with no heat. Forget the bandsaw. Get some Diablo metal specific blades for your sawsall and u are good.
My corded version mainly lives in a SWAG stand. It’s great for the small metal stuff I do then I can pop it out for bigger work. I like the battery powered stuff but I don’t need to be that mobile for what I do. Good content as always! Thanks!
From my experience try to maneuver the Sawzall blade to where you're not constantly cutting with a certain portion to reduce overall wear and as for the I beam flip it on its side to where the shoe is resting on a flat surface guaranteed to give you a better cut great video man love the m18 bandsaw does wonders especially when avoiding sparks from a cut off blade lol and circular saws are cool but having hot metal chips flying around everywhere maybe isn't the best way to go when you got a bandsaw haha
