I can't speak to the motors burning out, but every HF electric motor tool I've
gotten (2) has been really noisy. The 1/2 drill I got for my Easy Car Lift
requires ear plugs to use for the period of time it takes to lift the car.
That said, it does perform well... Bob
> From: jandkstone99 at msn.com
> To: shop-talk at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 18:26:50 -0600
> Subject: [Shop-talk] HF Double Cut Saw
>
> Has anyone tried the Harbor Freight Double Cut Saw? It is certainly a
great
> deal at its current $70 price, if it is any good. The feedback on it is
> certainly mixed. It sounds like it works well, provided the motor doesn't
> burn out in the first 5 minutes of use. Since I am only 10 minutes away
from
> my nearest HF, the hassle having to exchange one isn't too big a deal, if
it
> cuts as advertised.
>
>
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-double-cut-saw-68316-8065.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2Rl
>
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> iODA2NSJ9%0D%0A&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4811b&utm_source=1002
>
> And, speaking of the feedback, there is an interesting review with very
> specific instructions on breaking in a new motor:
>
> "Before using your saw, Run the Motor! Electric motors need breaking in
> before use! Putting a load on a tool before breaking in the motor is
> damaging to the saw! It's Easy!
> Turn on and run for 30 seconds then
> let cool for 5 minutes, then run for 1 minute, then cool, repeat several
> times and you should be good. Do this to all your new tools. Sure, you
> may get a bad one, if so, you will know instantly. With HF's excellent
> return policy, it should be no problem. Putting stress on a brand new
> motor damages the brushes and motor itself."
>
> I have never heard this advice before. Would others here recommend that
too?
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