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I’ve owned two Milwaukee 6176-20 chop saws, both purchased from Home Depot. Both had problem after problem – two switches, a broken arm, broken handles and finally a burned out motor. So when I decided to replace the dead unit, I looked at some reviews and my first choice, a DeWalt unit, was not highly recommended. So I checked, reluctantly, into what Milwaukee has to offer. On Milwaukee’s website, they listed a new unit, the 6180-20 so I went ahead and purchased the unit.
I’ll jump right into it – this is without a doubt a much better chop-saw. Some of the highlight are:
* A higher and heavier base – That keeps it from running the wheel into the floor when you use it on the ground and you have a new wheel. It also seems more stable since it’s a overall slightly larger saw.
* The pivot point of the arm is raised up – This keeps the centerline of the wheel even when it comes down at it’s lowest point.
* The arm (I broke one on my last saw) seems much sturdier.
* The handle is now “D” shaped and allows easier down-pressure on the arm than the typical pistol style grip.
* The lock to keep the arm down when transporting it isn’t a chain now, it’s an actual pin that is easier to set and un-set. It seems to me to be questionable since the pin rests up against the arm without much backing, though I’m sure someone tested this.
* The motor seems to be more powerful, I noticed it pop-ed a 15amp breaker that the old saw could not. It also cut quite a bit faster (though not nearly as fast as a dry cut saw).
* It’s completely tool less. The backing plate slides up and down to allow for larger stock just by pushing down on a spring loaded pin (though it is a bit hard to do with gloves on). The angle is also tool less, though it could have been designed with a bit more thought, though it does work. Don’t expect precise setting of the angles, you will still need a protractor or framing square to get it right 100% of the time.
* The quick release is also improved, it’s now just a simple lever that turns 180 degrees to allow quick adjustment of the clamp. The clamp release/screw is even better – it isn’t just a L shaped section of rod that you struggle to open when it’s tighten down, it’s now a nice flatten section of metal and the overall size is bigger, allowing it to me more easily opened.
* The warranty is now 5 years… though it does say at Milwaukee’s discretion, you mileage may vary. It is still better than the old 1 year warranty.
Overall I am very happy the unit so far, though time will tell if it holds up.
I’ve had this chop saw for over a year now. I would guess that I have run 15 or more blades through it in that period of time. I’ve done some pretty thick material – 2″ solid square stock, stainless and small items. I’ve cut extremely tight cuts (32″nds) in square tube and through it all this saw has been a performer. Other than the weight of the saw – this thing is a real performer. I’ve only had one problem with the unit during this time – I tried to use pliers to tighten the “tool-less” arbor nut and it broke. I can now see that you shouldn’t use pliers on it. They did have them in stock for $25 at the dealer though. Still I highly recommend this saw to anyone looking for a metal chop saw that is better than just a “once a year” tool. I’ve also noticed that if you perfer a “dry cut” saw with teeth instead of an abrasive cutoff wheel, they sell the unit 6190-20 also. The advantage (other than ongoing costs) is they don’t leave that “layer” of abrasive black dust all over your shop and cut area. I personally find them a little more dangerious.
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Post time: Apr-16-2017