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I have wanted a metal band saw for some time and as I am going to build a rotisserie I felt this was the perfect time to get the band saw.

After some looking around I settled on the Klutch 5 x 4 7/8 portable saw from Northern tool. It seemed well made, is portable and has a cast iron vice not a pressed steel one. The main frame is a very solid looking casting. You can swing the head rather than the vice to 60 degrees.
So far I have not done too much on it but it cuts square and it cuts fairly fast.

I do not like the fact you have to hold the switch on to keep it cutting (tie wrap coming soon) also you have to keep downward pressure by hand. A weight may be added.
It seems that it is not intended to be set up vertically as there is a stop screw that stops the head at about 0 degrees. Removed the screw and need to come up with a stop so I can cut in the vertical position.
Being portable is a great plus as I can take it to my trailer and cut up the steel there rather than carrying a 20 foot length into the shop.

Overall a good buy with a few small limitations.

David
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A metal bandsaw is a handy tool. If you just want a quick rotisserie for the Midget, here is what my shop partner made for my Sprite in about an hour from a single sheet of plywood. I was skeptical at first but it proved to be plenty stout enough. He had previously built the same thing for his MGB, considerably heavier than the Sprite or Midget.
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looks great and thanks for the review!

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So true. I have a lot of tools I bought for one job and never used them again. Like an adapter for an auto transmission that is used with a jack, an engine front wheel drive support that goes across the fenders to hold engine when taking it out. Some strut sprng compressors. Can't brong myself to sell as I might need them again. And the cost today, whew.
 
I'm a firm believer in buy a tool and resell on criagslist. Cheaper than renting (because I'm slow / weekend warrior) and I get the benefit of a new tool.

That is a nice chopsaw. Congrats!
 
I just (last week) bought a new flooring saw. Will use it then try and sell it.
Buying the right tool always makes the job easier.

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