Clarke Crocodile Saw

[trikeman]

Anyone seen on of these yet? It comes with 9 blades and supposed to cut sheet metal. I saw it in Popular Mechanics (Editors Award). $99 for the whole kit at Northern Tool. Might work well on 16ga metal.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/tools/4263844.html?page=9


http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product2_6970_200349302_200349302

[trikeman]

Well on further reveiw it looks as though it didn't work that well in actual use from boat builders - consensus a flimsy piece of junk.

[TheKid]

I had one of these when I was in the home improvement business. It was great for sheet goods.

http://www.cpomakita.com/saws/circular_saws/5094dwd.html

[Richie Rich]

Nice idea, but not sure how well those plastic parts will hold up with hot metal sparks hitting them.

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[TheKid]

? The blade spins clockwise when viewed from the left side with the blade on the left just like a normal circular saw, cutting from the bottom. (Teeth facing up)
I think RR is up to his practical jokes again.
What I do like about it is that it's not cordless. The Makita and other saws I had that were less than 18v quickly lost power. It also spins at 4000 rpm, 4 times faster than the Makita.

[zobman]

Tractor Supply, sells one also. I d not have one, but on another forum someone said they worked good for anyhting smaller then 1/8".

[TheKid]

The depth of cut is only about an inch. I would also hope that they use plastic with a high melting point.

[trikeman]

The depth of cut is only about an inch. I would also hope that they use plastic with a high melting point.

One day, I aspire to actually be able to afford a sizeable piece of steel that is thicker than 1/4" :eek: In the mean time, 1/8" is big iron to me.

[TheKid]

One day, I aspire to actually be able to afford a sizeable piece of steel that is thicker than 1/4" :eek: In the mean time, 1/8" is big iron to me.

What I meant by that was you'd have to make a couple of passes to cut 1 1/2" square tube. Most of us probably have tools that do the same thing. It is good for straight cuts in sheet goods, or smaller tubing, and it comes with a v-groove attachment for cutting round tubes. Being small and light, it's probably a handy tool to have around. And at 4000 rpm, i would think it would cut through up to 1/4" thick steel. The guy who says it's only good for up to 1/8" may be someone who forces a saw to make cuts. I don't know, but it's possible, and if so, the saw would probably burn out if you misuse it in that fashion.

[Trailblazzzzzer]

I love my recipricating saw.
It is a beast. I go out at night steal bikes, cut them up and return the pieces before the sun comes out just for kicks & giggles.
Davo