I always put them away some place safe, just need to remember where the next time I'm cleaning the show and move them.... I tore my shop apart to put in new cabinets,then caught covid 3 times, breathing and muscles still not recovered so it has become a long project, so many things to get caught up on..... thanks for subscribing!
The instructions are confusing. It sounds like it's suggesting that the metal ring in the center of the wheel would go inside against the arbor. The opposite of shown here. But you would think the logo side of the wheel would face outward
@@accidental_relevance no need to make it complicated, the method I show in the video is the correct method, which way the logo faces is not important - thanks for subscribing!
I just bought one and if anyone is interested in knowing how to tidings the blade on the top side of the motor there is a opening for the wrench to fix in
the 7 inch blade would increase the cutting depth if you didn't have a bigger chop saw, so good info - I have the bigger CE, but 90% of what I cut can be cut with this saw - thanks for subscribing!
🤔... The magnet...I like that idea...but not for steel cutting tools. If you put a magnet on a piece of steel it will get magnetic. Metal filings will find a week magnetic charge and stick and you're making metal filings/dust. I will keep the magnet away from my steel cut off tools but it's a good idea that I will use for my portable woodworking although I think most of those have aluminum bases, I'll figure it out.
Can you tell me the size of the open end wrench for holding the spindle during wheel changes? I have the pin spanned, but I lost the open end and the wheel is on too tight to get off without it. If I knew the distance across the flats, I could buy a new wrench. Thank you!
I would work, you would to clean up the cuts after cutting, you tool will melt what it is cutting - I have a video on cleaning up conduit after its cut - ua-cam.com/video/QWOA4VPcnqM/v-deo.html - I would wrap the area around the cut to help reduce any possible scratches, it will make cleanup easier, the best option is a metal cutting bandsaw, but really not worth the several hundred dollars it would cost - this saw would cut 2020 in a few seconds, same with a lead screw - btw, I've been buying ender3 clones for ~$100 on aliexpress, pulling out the electronics and hotend, replacing those, that way you start with a built 2040 frame and servos/belts - thanks for subscribing
Two years later and are you still using it and it’s working for you? They are $55 now at Harbor freight but hopefully I can find a 20% off coupon for today.
I have this one and a 13 inch one, an I use this one a lot more, and it has worked flawlessly for me, no issues, it just works - thanks for subscribing!
Thanks, I just bought one may be three hours after I left that comment. I remove the guard completely both of the two piece. I’m going to make something else. With that guard there I couldn’t see my pieces very well. Everything seems pretty solid. so far on it. I plan to build a little like a small table for it, that I could put a stop on it, that I could run my pieces into and get perfect cuts every time
I bought the cutoff wheels at Harbor Freight - you might be able to order from harborfreight.com - shelf price is never the real price, every few months they have just about all items on sale, if you don't buy it with a super coupon, you need to wait until you can get a super coupon, usually about 20% off shelf price
it is naturally non flammable - the sparks would have to hit something very flammable to start a fire the sparks do not leave any marks on the cardboard - you should to confirm it - thanks for subscribing!
it will work for wood, just not very accurate, cutoff while will smoke thru the wood, you can get a blade for it, might have to look to find the right size blade with the right size arbor but doable - not much more money gets you a 7 1/4 inch miter saw from HF - might be a more versatile alternative - if you get a blade, please post a followup how it worked out for you - thanks for subscribing!
My Saw DID NOT COME WITH THAT interchangeable arbor adjustment metal bushing!!?? It has 2 collars & a Bushing that is just a solid slug that doesn't have a proper fit??!! IMO- I even had them Demo it for me at a HF store & they couldn't do so!!! The BLADE WOBBLES!!! WTF... I wish they would have giving me the EXACT SAME PARTS AS THIS SAW IN VIDEO...🙄
if the blade wobbles, it likely the outer arbor flange is upside down - the saw it not anything special, I grabbed it off the shelf and made sure it was new (not returned) and bought it - I would assume they are all the same...... Thanks for subscribing!
Harbor Freight's website has 4 manuals you can download, and lists 6 part numbers, not including the current part numbers, so 7 different models, with mix of wrong information, the tool details on website says 6K, 2 of the manuals says 10K, and only the 10K manuals show 5/8 and 7/8 arbor, and only one of the 6K models has an arbor nut - the one in the video has an arbor nut, and has both 5/8 and and 7/8 arbor adapters, so something is listed wrong but the bolt instead of a nut looks like it showed up in the 2019 manual versions - so not sure what is correct - thanks for subscribing?
@@snapwholeharborfreightreviews the one I have is model number 61204. But the specs are listed as 10K rpm - 6" disc - 5/8 arbor. Just a newer version I guess. The only disc HFT offered for it was the Warrior 01/41. It's orange and I turned the printed side out as shown. It's working fine on metal tubing. I have no complaints so far.
@@accidental_relevance - the model I have is working fine, and has for several years now - very happy with it, I'll have to get the item number off it, but I'm curious about the different specs in different place
it could be used, but I would be concerned about burning the edges showing on the edges on the finished floor - this saw cuts with an abrasive disk, not with a wood cutting blade, if you want to go that route, I would recommend some testing before committing to use it for an entire floor - thanks for subscribing!
It uses an abrasive cut off wheel, so it is abrasive cut , the blade for a dry/cold cut saw would cost more than this cut off saw, so this is a cheaper alternative - thanks for subscribing!
@@snapwholeharborfreightreviews I see that there are 5-7" STEEL blade within the RPM of the Drill Master spec. Those are cold/dry cut blades, could they be used on this Drill Master 6" given that the RPM is within range? Abrasive cuts leave burrs and heat up the metal piece, cold/dry cut don't and cut faster. Thks
I can do an update video if you want it, but I've used to cut way more than 40 things - rebar, conduit, plate steel, went thru a lot of cut off wheels, but still going strong with no issues - thanks for subscribing!
the cutoff tool has about a 2.5 inch capacity for a single cut, to cut 3 inch tube, you would need to rotate the tube a few times to get it fully cut - thanks for subscribing !
I would expect it to, but it will be close, if it is too close, you might have to rotate the bamboo a little to make the final cut, thanks for subscribing!
@@KayXoXo4 You're post is old but I was wondering the same. I bought it and use it exclusively for wood cutting. I've had no problems except finding a 6" blade with 5/8 or 7/8 arbor. Have to use 5.5 blade which is just a little to small for most cuts. Have you used it for wood cutting? have you found somewhere to buy a 6" blade?
The saw comes with a second flat wrench. That goes behind the blade in the gap between the blade and the motor. That allows us to lock the shaft. I had one heck of a frustrating time until i got out a headlamp and went over that saw top to bottom and figured tbis out.
try a grinder tool, its the same shape, but maybe not the same size, you might have drift one of the pins closer or further apart - you can also use a brass drift set against the side of one of the holes to take off the collar - thats a little difficult and time consuming but I've done that in the past - thanks for subscribing!
Default warranty is replace for 90 days, if you want a longer warranty, you will need to buy the extended warranty, for 1 year or 2 years - Thanks for Subscribing!
"By the time I need new brushes I won't even know where they are" LOL -- How true!
I always put them away some place safe, just need to remember where the next time I'm cleaning the show and move them.... I tore my shop apart to put in new cabinets,then caught covid 3 times, breathing and muscles still not recovered so it has become a long project, so many things to get caught up on..... thanks for subscribing!
Thank you! I just bought this and wasn't sure I was putting the blade on properly. Very helpful. Works great too!
Glad you found the video useful - Thanks for subscribing!
The instructions are confusing. It sounds like it's suggesting that the metal ring in the center of the wheel would go inside against the arbor. The opposite of shown here. But you would think the logo side of the wheel would face outward
@@accidental_relevance no need to make it complicated, the method I show in the video is the correct method, which way the logo faces is not important - thanks for subscribing!
I just bought one and if anyone is interested in knowing how to tidings the blade on the top side of the motor there is a opening for the wrench to fix in
These are very good chop saws and they can take 7in blades, I use them on mine.
the 7 inch blade would increase the cutting depth if you didn't have a bigger chop saw, so good info - I have the bigger CE, but 90% of what I cut can be cut with this saw - thanks for subscribing!
Thanks for this bit of info. I’ll order 7 inch blades.
🤔... The magnet...I like that idea...but not for steel cutting tools. If you put a magnet on a piece of steel it will get magnetic. Metal filings will find a week magnetic charge and stick and you're making metal filings/dust. I will keep the magnet away from my steel cut off tools but it's a good idea that I will use for my portable woodworking although I think most of those have aluminum bases, I'll figure it out.
Well I’m buying one tomorrow figured I check in with the master before I do. I’m hoping that it’ll cut through angle iron.
I have used it to cut angle iron and had no problems, nice tool, thanks for subscribing1
I like it, I’m an electrician and I’m trying a way to use this but I just can’t find it lol I’ll have to pass again on this cool little tool
this small cut off saw does most of what I need, I have a big 13 inch cutoff and I rarely use it, as this is so handy - thanks for subscribing!
What is that chain for?!
Can you tell me the size of the open end wrench for holding the spindle during wheel changes? I have the pin spanned, but I lost the open end and the wheel is on too tight to get off without it. If I knew the distance across the flats, I could buy a new wrench. Thank you!
Looking to get one of these for building 3d printers, would need to cut lead screws and aluminum profile(20x20mm mostly)
Think it would be worth it?
I would work, you would to clean up the cuts after cutting, you tool will melt what it is cutting - I have a video on cleaning up conduit after its cut - ua-cam.com/video/QWOA4VPcnqM/v-deo.html - I would wrap the area around the cut to help reduce any possible scratches, it will make cleanup easier, the best option is a metal cutting bandsaw, but really not worth the several hundred dollars it would cost - this saw would cut 2020 in a few seconds, same with a lead screw - btw, I've been buying ender3 clones for ~$100 on aliexpress, pulling out the electronics and hotend, replacing those, that way you start with a built 2040 frame and servos/belts - thanks for subscribing
Two years later and are you still using it and it’s working for you?
They are $55 now at Harbor freight but hopefully I can find a 20% off coupon for today.
I have this one and a 13 inch one, an I use this one a lot more, and it has worked flawlessly for me, no issues, it just works - thanks for subscribing!
Thanks, I just bought one may be three hours after I left that comment.
I remove the guard completely both of the two piece. I’m going to make something else. With that guard there I couldn’t see my pieces very well. Everything seems pretty solid. so far on it.
I plan to build a little like a small table for it, that I could put a stop on it, that I could run my pieces into and get perfect cuts every time
Nice - I need one !
Yes you do
Our Harbor Freight wants about $59. How did you get it so cheap? Also they do not have blades for it. Where did you get your blades? Thank you
I bought the cutoff wheels at Harbor Freight - you might be able to order from harborfreight.com - shelf price is never the real price, every few months they have just about all items on sale, if you don't buy it with a super coupon, you need to wait until you can get a super coupon, usually about 20% off shelf price
*What did you coat that cardboard with to make it non-flammable?*
it is naturally non flammable - the sparks would have to hit something very flammable to start a fire the sparks do not leave any marks on the cardboard - you should to confirm it - thanks for subscribing!
Is this only for metal or can I use this on small pieces of wood?
you can use it for wood, but it will likely smoke a lot as it cuts - thanks for subscribing!
Glue the brushes in a storage ziplock bag to the bottom.
good idea - thanks for subscibing!
Can you use it for wood?
it will work for wood, just not very accurate, cutoff while will smoke thru the wood, you can get a blade for it, might have to look to find the right size blade with the right size arbor but doable - not much more money gets you a 7 1/4 inch miter saw from HF - might be a more versatile alternative - if you get a blade, please post a followup how it worked out for you - thanks for subscribing!
@@snapwholeharborfreightreviews ended up getting the 7 1/4 saw. From HF.
Wow, is that loud!
Its cutting steel with an abrasive blade, sounds like every other cut off saw I've used - Thanks for subscribing!
They are loud.
My Saw DID NOT COME WITH THAT interchangeable arbor adjustment metal bushing!!?? It has 2 collars & a Bushing that is just a solid slug that doesn't have a proper fit??!! IMO- I even had them Demo it for me at a HF store & they couldn't do so!!! The BLADE WOBBLES!!! WTF... I wish they would have giving me the EXACT SAME PARTS AS THIS SAW IN VIDEO...🙄
if the blade wobbles, it likely the outer arbor flange is upside down - the saw it not anything special, I grabbed it off the shelf and made sure it was new (not returned) and bought it - I would assume they are all the same...... Thanks for subscribing!
Mine was the same. 2 collars and a spacer, nothing like what i saw in the video...
That's a little different than the one I got. Its speed is 10000rpm and the wheel mounts with a bolt.
Harbor Freight's website has 4 manuals you can download, and lists 6 part numbers, not including the current part numbers, so 7 different models, with mix of wrong information, the tool details on website says 6K, 2 of the manuals says 10K, and only the 10K manuals show 5/8 and 7/8 arbor, and only one of the 6K models has an arbor nut - the one in the video has an arbor nut, and has both 5/8 and and 7/8 arbor adapters, so something is listed wrong but the bolt instead of a nut looks like it showed up in the 2019 manual versions - so not sure what is correct - thanks for subscribing?
@@snapwholeharborfreightreviews the one I have is model number 61204. But the specs are listed as 10K rpm - 6" disc - 5/8 arbor. Just a newer version I guess. The only disc HFT offered for it was the Warrior 01/41. It's orange and I turned the printed side out as shown. It's working fine on metal tubing. I have no complaints so far.
@@accidental_relevance - the model I have is working fine, and has for several years now - very happy with it, I'll have to get the item number off it, but I'm curious about the different specs in different place
Can it be used to cut laminate flooring?
it could be used, but I would be concerned about burning the edges showing on the edges on the finished floor - this saw cuts with an abrasive disk, not with a wood cutting blade, if you want to go that route, I would recommend some testing before committing to use it for an entire floor - thanks for subscribing!
Is this abrasive cut or dry/cold cut?
It uses an abrasive cut off wheel, so it is abrasive cut , the blade for a dry/cold cut saw would cost more than this cut off saw, so this is a cheaper alternative - thanks for subscribing!
@@snapwholeharborfreightreviews I see that there are 5-7" STEEL blade within the RPM of the Drill Master spec. Those are cold/dry cut blades, could they be used on this Drill Master 6" given that the RPM is within range? Abrasive cuts leave burrs and heat up the metal piece, cold/dry cut don't and cut faster. Thks
Has it held up since you posted? I’m sure it’s not meant for big projects but I’ve heard after 30-40 uses it’s done.
I can do an update video if you want it, but I've used to cut way more than 40 things - rebar, conduit, plate steel, went thru a lot of cut off wheels, but still going strong with no issues - thanks for subscribing!
Thanks for the video
Glad you liked it
Can you show how to put the wheel on?! I can't figure mine out, it's very loose
I will post of video of mounting the cut off wheel this weekend
THANKS FOR ASKING THAT QUESTION!!!??? Mine had SAME ISSUE TOTALLY DIFFERENT PARTS for tighten & fitting the blade in correctly!!!???
@@snapwholeharborfreightreviews PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO A VIDEO SHOWING THE INSTALL IF THAT BLADE???
@@Zen_Modeling I'll try to have it posted by the weekend....
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Does it cut 3 inch tubing
the cutoff tool has about a 2.5 inch capacity for a single cut, to cut 3 inch tube, you would need to rotate the tube a few times to get it fully cut - thanks for subscribing !
Anyone cutting .223 brass to make 300aac?. I know people use the smaller saw but i got this one for that reason..
thanks for subscribing!
Can it cut a bamboo pole 2.5” wide?
I would expect it to, but it will be close, if it is too close, you might have to rotate the bamboo a little to make the final cut, thanks for subscribing!
Someone mentioned in this comment section that they’re able to fit 7 inch wheels on theirs.
My arbor doesnt come off like you showed. Help
the front arbor flange does not come off? or the back arbor flange? or the bolt does not come off?
Is it good for cutting wood?
you could put a wood blade on it, but I really don't think you would be happy with the quality of the cut
@@snapwholeharborfreightreviews thank you
@@KayXoXo4 You're post is old but I was wondering the same. I bought it and use it exclusively for wood cutting. I've had no problems except finding a 6" blade with 5/8 or 7/8 arbor. Have to use 5.5 blade which is just a little to small for most cuts. Have you used it for wood cutting? have you found somewhere to buy a 6" blade?
The saw comes with a second flat wrench. That goes behind the blade in the gap between the blade and the motor. That allows us to lock the shaft.
I had one heck of a frustrating time until i got out a headlamp and went over that saw top to bottom and figured tbis out.
thanks for subscribing!
I don't have those tools to change the blade
try a grinder tool, its the same shape, but maybe not the same size, you might have drift one of the pins closer or further apart - you can also use a brass drift set against the side of one of the holes to take off the collar - thats a little difficult and time consuming but I've done that in the past - thanks for subscribing!
Remember HF will replace in a year. They have an awesome policy
Default warranty is replace for 90 days, if you want a longer warranty, you will need to buy the extended warranty, for 1 year or 2 years - Thanks for Subscribing!
How much?
I paid $34 for the say
Is it supposed 220 v ?