Milwaukee 6176-20 15 Amp 14-Inch Abrasive Cutoff Machine

Reviews of Milwaukee 6176-20 15 Amp 14-Inch Abrasive Cutoff Machine

1.) Strong performer
Reviewed by: Skydog Aurora, CO United States
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After shopping around, this machine is clearly built better than the rest. Others had cast aluminum or stamped beds, the Milwaukee is cast iron. My first job was cutting 10 foot sections of 3/16"x3" angle iron, the tool held them perfectly aligned and cut them smoothly in about 10 seconds. No wobble or runout. Also have cut some bricks with masonry blade with excellent results. Great tool, not much more $, why buy anything else. Only drawback; a little heavy to lug around for portable use, but that's the price for sturdiness.

2.) Great Machine
Reviewed by: Jeffrey Brown Westlake, OH USA
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I love this machine. I can't believe I wasted so many years with a hacksaw. Only had it a week, but so far it has worked perfectly on unistrut, rebar, steel tube, heavy-wall aluminum tube, and steel plate. I'm totally satisfied with it.


3.) Best Saw for the Money
Reviewed by: GPS guy United States
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I've owned two of these--made the mistake of selling my first one thinking I would never need one again. Naturally, when I once again needed a steel-cutting chop saw I considered this model. Amazon, as usual has the best price. This is no rookie light-weight stamped-steel base saw--it has a very heavy cast iron base which keeps it from walking on the bench. The quick-release clamp works well and even adjusts for angle cuts. You can pay more for no-name or store-brand saws but you can't buy a better saw for anywhere near the price Amazon charges.

4.) easy on the wallet tough on steel
Reviewed by: oakman angola, ny United States
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i found this chop saw to be a great deal.it performed exactly as i expected a millwaukee power tool to do.i have been in the welding and fabrication buisiness for 23 years and also operate a mobile welding buisiness,so i demand quality performance out of my tools.the saw is very well built and very stable,i have had no problem cutting long pieces of angle iron,pipe and plate steel out in the field and at home.the vise held the steel securely and the motor had no problem handling the tasks at hand .after looking at at least six other brands i decided on the millwaukee for one ...the price and also the reliability of other millwaukee brand power tools i use. this saw is great for the weekend warrior,or the full time professional.

5.) Chop Saw Review
Reviewed by: Greg Mueller Bozeman, Montana United States
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I love Milwaukee, however the problems I have with this chopsaw is the time consuming process of changing from 90 degree cuts to 45 degree cuts. The wrench that comes with it is weak. I usually have to dig out my socket set each time I want to change degree cuts. I think the handle could also be re designed to a perpendicular grip to the blade like the DeWalt chop saw. Finally, a better clamping system for angle iron would be an improvement- the metal wants to slip out of place regardless of how much you crank down on the clamp.

6.) Good, sturdy tool that does the job
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I make steel sculpture & furniture. I've used mine to cut short lengths of 1/2" plate, lots of 1/4" x 2" bar, channel, angle iron, and rebar without a problem. Adjustments for different size stock are quick; for angles you need to use the wrench but, unlike others I've used, it holds the angle without slipping.

7.) Good Saw...Not Milwaukee's best product
Reviewed by: T. Hughes Ft. Myers, FL USA
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I bought this chop saw having been a longtime customer of Milwaukee tools. The saw works well, but does not have the "fit and finish" that most loyal Milwaukee customers have come to expect. Careful inspection of the tool shows a "Made in Taiwan" label, which explains the relatively "cheap" appearance. The saw looks like a red off brand in construction with a cheap "Milwaukee" logo sticker on the blade guard...the name is not fabricated into the case like on most large Milwaukee tools. That being said, the saw has worked OK for me thus far, I have cut rod steel and angle iron of various sizes without any trouble, but the saw is only about 4 months old....we'll see how it does in the long term.

8.) Good saw, bad switch
Reviewed by: Chris G. Shue Pella, IA
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For the price I am happy with this saw. The cast iron base is nice because it doesn't walk around at all when running. Just like previous reviews my switch stuck in the on position. The first time it caught me by alarm because it was the second time of turning the saw on and I moved the trigger around and it turned off. After that I got used to it but I'm afraid the switch will fail sooner or later. A couple weeks later dad was using it and I forgot to tell him about the switch. For some reason it tripped the breaker when he first turned it on (unrelated to the saw, but is a 20 amp circuit so I don't know what is going on) so he went into another room to reset the breaker then saw took off running on its own because he didn't realize the switch stuck on. I don't know if anyone from Amazon is reading this but I'd like to get a new switch sent to me before this one fails and I don't want to send the entire saw back because shipping charges, I can't go without it for two weeks, and there's a really good chance the new saw will have the same problem.

Thanks
Chris

9.) Okay for 90° cuts, not 45°
Reviewed by: Celad
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The stamped steel back half of the vise is not true vertical, so it's okay for 90° cuts. I needed 45° cuts on square stock and the cuts were oblique. I returned it and got the 6180-20 for $40 more. The base is cast aluminum and solid, but the vise is cast iron and therefore machined and square. The motor has more power, too, and the handle is a better orientation. It's worth the extra. Yes, of course it's made in China. Isn't everything?

10.) does the job
Reviewed by: J. Gilliam idaho
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I have had my saw for a couple years now and have not had a problem. Seems other people have had switch problems but mine has worked fine and I have gone through around 30 abrasive wheels. I was disapointed to find that milwaukee just stamped there name on a foriegn tool. This tool is not the quality I would expect from milwaukee, I think it is as good or better than any of the other entry level abrasive saws. If you want the best for your money I recomend milwaukees 6180-20, this is a nice saw. Another option is the dry cut saw which I'm upgradeing to but it is expensive.

11.) not the best
Reviewed by: booknut Guatemala city Guatemala
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I am a fan of milwaukee tools but I have to admit that this model is not their best effort. If you need a truly heavy duty saw then this is not it. Although I haven't had any problems so far with this saw I know plenty of people who have and since I bought this based on price I really regret not paying the $50 more for a better model.

12.) Not the same old Milwaukee
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I bought this saw hoping to have the same reliability as the older models had. After 3 months of light use (first blade still), the switch hung up is the on position. It had been stiching on more than once but finally died. I went to the repair shop for warranty work on the tech said it would not be the last switch i'll put in this saw. He also said the saw is made by Ryobi. Buy the Makita instead.

13.) Lost a loyal customer
Reviewed by: TAZKE NW Florida
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I have had this saw for about 5 months when I noticed a small crack on the left side of the arm (I have used 3 blades). I contacted Milwaukee, of course you need to send it in for evaluation to see if it would fall under the warranty.
I sent them some very clear pictures of the crack, explained it had not been moved since I took it out of the box and put it in the bench. Now I am left with the option of mailing it in, only to have them say "not covered" and then what, pay to get it shipped back? After going to one of the big hardware stores I looked at 4 different saws on the shelf and WOW, I was shocked at how thin the casting was on the Milwaukee saw, I can see why it cracked compared to the much better engineered arms. Just like every other company the "made in china" stands for how can we make this item as cheap as possible and get away with it.

14.) SUCKS
Reviewed by: TOOL GUY HERE
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THE SWITCH IS A PROMISE OF GOING OUT, WHEN IT DOES IT IS IN THE ON POSITION. HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ONE. WOULD NOT BUY THIS SAW AGAIN, BAD TOOL.

Features of Milwaukee 6176-20 15 Amp 14-Inch Abrasive Cutoff Machine

14" Abrasive Cut-Off Machine has a powerful 15 amp motor designed for maximum cutting efficiency. For use with abrasive cut-off wheels (14" x 3/32" x 1"); 3.2 maximum HP, 3900 RPM, 1" arbor, 5" pipe cutting capacity. Material can be angle cut up to 45° & the quick set-up, quick release locking device holds material being cut securely during the cutting process. Pivoting wheel guard, easily accessible brushes, heavy-duty cast iron base; net weight: 47.5 lbs. Power, performance & durability for fast, portable cutting of drywall track, angle iron, conduit, pipe, channels, tubing, rebar & more

Milwaukee's rugged and durable cut-off machine has a heavy cast-iron base. All it takes is one cut to realize this is a quality piece of machinery. We cut a bundle of metal two-by-fours with no problem at all. Letting the blade do the work, we made smooth, accurate cuts in angle iron, pipe, and rebar. Individual features make a big difference. The Milwaukee sports a 5-inch-square capacity, which is larger than most other saws. An onboard wrench is conveniently located on the base (no need to guess where you put it). The saw's arm locks down to protect the blade during transport, and there's a conveniently located carrying handle. (While the saw, at 47 pounds, is portable, we wouldn't want to tote it all over the place.) Though initially we thought the base seemed narrow, once set in place, the saw held surprisingly steady. The cast-iron base rests on four rubber feet, one of which is cleverly located below the back of the blade where it's protected from sparks--smart thinking in the design area. The verdict is simple: this cut-off machine earns our highest praise. --Dori Anvinson

1.) 15-amp, 2400-watts, 3.2-maximum-horsepower power output;
2.) 3900-rpm 5-inch pipe cutting capacity;
3.) Heavy-duty cast iron base;
4.) Spindle lock for convenient changing of abrasive wheels;
5.) Limited warranty, 30-day no-risk trial;

Package Height x Length x Width: 22.9 in. x 22.9 in. x 16.4 in.
Package Weight: 53.2 lbs.

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