I'm wanting to build this transmission holding fixture, but I'm finding it hard to get a decent angle cut with a hacksaw or jig saw. So I'm thinking about purchasing some type of cutoff saw. It seems to me that this is something that I would use alot in the future during any kind of fabrication. Knowing it's likely that I will have to remove the transmission a 2nd or 3rd time, I might as well build something to hold it now, instead of for the last time I have it out.
I have a cheap 3-wheel engine stand that I can devote to this project.
I've found these that range from $264 to about $450, but the Milwaukee seems to be well liked and $44 cheaper that the DeWalt.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200326857
$265
Northern Industrial RP2814A
http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-6190-20 ... cutoff+saw
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200486465
$405
Milwaukee 6190-20
http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-6190-20 ... cutoff+saw
$448
DW872
I would really like to stay away from the ABRASIVE type saw and go to the COLD CUT or DRY CUT type of saw. The abrasive say creates a bigger mess, more noise and a cut that has more burrs.
Does anyone have any experiences or tips when purchasing a cutoff saw???
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EDIT: For the "As Built" drawing of the transmission holding fixture and
more info use this link.
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