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Works really nice for cutting light metal. Haven't used a lot so I not know about longevity. No distortion to materials.
The usual high quality milwaukee is known for. definately an asset to your tool arsenal. It will cut up to 3/4 of an inch if used correctly. The saw is an outstanding piece of equipment. If you are cutting 1/4 of below it will go all day. Keep in mind as with all tools stay within the tools proper uses & you will be very satisfied. With thicker metal (above 1/4 inch) you need to follow the directions not to push the saw beyond its limits.
This saw does with metal like a circular saw with plywood. From steel to aluminum, you can set your plasma cutter in storage. It blew me away with its cutting ability.
Ordered the saw and had it in two days cut the metal roofing and 10 foot of 1/8 inch steel for a bench top then some 5/16 aluminum with no blade change or time lose. Straight and cool to handle with no mess fine tool.
It took at least an hour to make the cuts.I realized that the jigsaw method was a false economy.I sprang for the Milwaukee 6370-21 circular metal saw kit.No lie. That was going to get very expensive.I decided to buy jigsaw blades ($12 worth) to attack the job myself. The saw seriously ripped through the metal. I can't address any cons because I have only had it a few days.
Always a requirement of a tool purchase to me is how quickly it will pay for itself in productivity. Obviously you have to judge any tool by your usage needs. That's a big savings at the steel yard. I am a metal worker by hobbie.I needed to cut several squares out of 1/4 plate steel.I was looking at having them sheared by the steel company for $20 cutting charge per square. Went through the 8 blades for 2 squares. I cut the same squares out in 5 minutes. I am confident that this tool will do that quickly.
If you are looking to accurately mitre a lot of steel cuts, you might want to get a cold cut mitre chop saw with the same blade technology as this saw. I set up a guide and cut them. It did a better/cleaner cut than the jigsaw.I give the saw a 5 rating right now. Any portable hand held saw has it's accuracy liablities, you have to choose the right tool for the job at hand.Good luck It worked fantastically for my purposes in the short term, with no signs of future problems.I can now begin to incorporate more plate steel into my work without concern as to my ability to cut it to size.
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