Milwaukee 6232-21 Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw Kit - Does it Cut Straight

[@stuzman52]

We used Milwaukee equipment at work and a porta-band saw from Milwaukee was used regularly. You can't go wrong with that tool Steve and should give you years of service. Have a good week coming up and stay safe!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Nice to see Terry , I think it's well balanced and engineered . Now I have to think about making a stand for it . Take Care .

[@pelulici]

Man! Great review! Respect!

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@LifeWithChase]

I wouldn't mind having the m18 cordless one for times when you might need to cut something off the tailgate somewhere. As you said there are other options for cutting in the shop. But if you were working outside away from electrical I think a cordless band saw would be nice to have.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Cordless is quite popular today as it seems the plug in electric versions are a lot less. They have the gear reduction down quite well so a battery version would do real well too.

[@gatorsworld]

I have one of those and the biggest tip I can give you and I always use to say this to young guys starting to work with a bandsaw is....you control the trigger and you control the balance so your the master of the saw and if it didn't cut straight....you muffed it up and you have to learn from this.....as your saw ages it will develop some bad tendencies and your going to be the one correcting these....good luck....and may only straight cuts be with you....CHEERS

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Garor , takes a bit of skill keeping it straight but nothing I build is that straight anyway :)

[@PAPATexas]

Nice new toy you got there Steve. Both sides of the blade intact should help keep the cut even. I was working on a project the other day and I kept failing, then I said, "What would Steve Rob Do" I went and got my SawsAll, the one I texted you a picture of, and the job was done in minutes! Have a Great Week Coming up Steve, Steve Rob!

[@SteveRobReviews]

This saw will make a lot of thing a lot easier to do . So nice to see you used the Steve Rob plan B. LOL

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Now that is one tool of Milwaukee tools I don't have! I have used them at work and do like them. So now I guess I need to get one because you have one. Great video. Thanks Steve. Oh but I would do battery. I like the portability.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Mike I would have gone cordless but im all Dewalt with some m12 stuff but the price of non cordless was a lot less . Down your way you pay about what we pay just in tax :)

[@bruced1429]

I have this tool and I built a band saw table to use it as an upright band saw. I use it to cut smaller pieces as I have 2 metal chop saws. As a hand tool it does take some practice to get a straight cut, the plus side is it is portable. Steve you will really like it over time.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Bruce that's what I'm going to do as well as I have a small shop and this compact saw would be real handy to use in a stand as well. Cheers bud.

[@bruced1429]

@@SteveRobReviews have a great Thanksgiving, we have ours today , its 9 am now in BC

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

that's a awesome tool to have i got a King. i bought it for a awesome price and it sure works great. i go mine mounted, with 3 screws i can takt it off. i done a lot of cutting and loving it. take care

[@SteveRobReviews]

That's what I want to do as well is mount it vertical for a compact band saw for the little cuts . Cheers bud

[@txsviking]

I have that same saw but mine is over 30 years old. No lights or thumbwheel but it is variable speed. It has never let me down.

[@SteveRobReviews]

That's good to know . Thanks Terry

[@waterheaterservices]

Not made in China

[@strongsadventures]

I am usually a DeWalt guy but we use both DeWalt and Milwaukee on the job and I can say that the Milwaukee saws last longer and are less likely to get damaged when an apprentice drops it. Great choice and really great review Steve. Cheers my friend.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Billy , darn apprentices eh 🤣🤣

[@strongsadventures]

@@SteveRobReviews Hahaha yep cause I would never drop a tool LOL.

[@wyattoneable]

Blink and the cut is finished. Pretty fast. I like your T shirt. I just got one myself. I always want another tool. :)

[@SteveRobReviews]

Wyatt I have used it on wood as much as metal so far. I plan on making a stand for it to use as a compact vertical bandsaw too. It is heavy enough so you just let the weight do the work.

[@shovelhead8]

Good blades are a must on any of these saws. I did a lot of cutting with these. Thank you for the review, Steve. Stay safe and stay cool

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks for the tip. Cheers Sean

[@sixtyfiveford]

Portaband is a fun tool. I'll have to admit I don't believe in warranties. I actually bought a Milwaukee tool just a month ago and it only worked for about 5 minutes. I was going to return to the home Depot but decided just to give them a call and see what Milwaukee would do about it. I have to pay shipping to them and from them in advance. Then they will look at the item , determine whether I caused the malfunction or if it was a factory defect. If I caused it they'll just send it back or charge me to repair it and if they caused it they'll ship me a refurbished unit. Shipping with tracking and signature delivery both ways was nearly 1/2-3/4 the cost of the item. It was a small tool and I can only imagine how much it would be to ship back something like a saw etc.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Wow that's not a great warranty at all considering all the shipping costs. Take Care bud.

[@RustyGlovebox]

That is a great option for your chop saw Steve

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes , nice and compact, sure would like to have a full size one too if I had the room.

[@raymondsaults7603]

Just picked one up used less than a dozen times it looks for $90. Haven’t had a chance to use it yet but looking forward to giving it a go.

[@SteveRobReviews]

You will definitely like it 👍

[@freddaniali]

Steve, great review! I have an older one but it looks like they have greatly improved the tool. I just may go out and buy a new one! I used mine to do a bunch of wrought iron fencing.

[@SteveRobReviews]

It sure is a slick saw thats for sure . Cheers Fred

[@20DDan]

Yup you don't need it. But I wanted it. Just got the deep cut cordless model. I can't wait to cut some aluminum with it & make me one of those stands.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Dan I have a whole shop full of stuff I don't need LOL Can't take it with me so I might as well stock up eh !!!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Steve 😊👍 Joe as made marvelous thing with that types of saw 👍😊 Practice made perfect Sir 👍😊 Yes ground is very important 👍 Great video and great review Cheers !!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Dave. Practice makes perfect 👍

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@SteveRobReviews 😊👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I don't have any Milwaukee tools, but they look decent. Solid and heavy duty. These are nice saws. I think it's a lot better than a metal cutting chop saw because you can take this saw to the work. With my chop saw it's always a struggle for getting the work set up in the saw. I like this Steve and you gave a good honest review of it. I hope it works out for you!!! Thanks for posting and take care!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Mike the chop saw did well but the dust and sparks is too much with a lot of cuts . So far I like it but time will tell how it holds up. Cheers bud.

[@CharlieGoy]

I got here from your HOW TO CUT EMT CONDUIT video, which was moments ago, as well as my first. I liked both of your videos, Steve, so much so, I subbed. Thank you kindly and wish I had a good enough excuse to buy one of those bad boy band saws. Peace.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Charlie much appreciated. The band saw is awesome 👍

[@drivecleat]

Steve I love your honesty admitting the only reason you got it is because you wanted it. Not an excuse to buy something when the wife asks "why do you need that?"

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well I am retired but my wife is still working so I just buy what I want and most times she doesn't notice it's on her account 🤣🤣

[@farmboy30117]

I've always wanted a band saw but just never was able to justify buying one. Milwaukee makes great tools!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Oh man , Jay I have a whole shop full of tool I can't justify 🤣😄

[@WallysPlace66]

That's a nice saw. She cut through like butter.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes sir a great addition to the shop. Cheers bud

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Watching this gives me the wants...😁

[@SteveRobReviews]

It's a great want , if you show this vid to your wife she just might get the hint and buy you one for Christmas 🤣😄

[@eternalklothgardengangsta685]

Great video

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks 👍 👍

[@BruceLyeg]

Great saws. What made you choose the corded version over the cordless?

[@SteveRobReviews]

I don't have any M18 batteries most of my stuff is dewalt but I got a great deal on the corded version as cordless was pricey.

[@BruceLyeg]

I'd probably go with the corded version too. It's not like I'd be using it away from electricity

[@buzzsah]

Nice unit, should come in handy.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Buzz I should have bought one years ago.

[@pappaclutch3266]

Yeah my biggest struggle with these saws is cutting straight, also doing any kind of angle cuts on larger tube

[@SteveRobReviews]

My portable bandsaw is much better for cutting compared to this workout 😂

[@FromTheHood2TheWoods]

I do home remodeling and ground up renovations. Don’t know what I would really use this for but someone I know has one brand new for half the price it would be new. I want. Lol

[@atubeviewer4942]

1st time here. Did you use it much? problems? regrets?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Welcome Well I have used it on many projects cutting 5 in well pipe to angle iron to alluminum angle and it's been flawless. Chewed thru 5 blades so far and I can get it to cut a lot straighter now 😅😅

[@atubeviewer4942]

@@SteveRobReviews Another person said the milwaukee blades suck if thats what youre using. They said Lenox blades worked flawlessly. tks

[@AnilSingh-rn3kx]

Have one an love it very much.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Cheers Anil 👍

[@billyr9840]

Nice ! Steve, how much do es that go for, couple hundred US ?

[@SteveRobReviews]

About $275 USD or about $340 CDN . I imagine on sale a lot less the cordless is nice as well but add $200 for the kit. Cheers buddy.

[@billyr9840]

@@SteveRobReviews Thanks Steve, I might pick one up. I know I will find many of uses for it. Take Care !

[@johnstratton5637]

steve does it come with the blade right out of the box or did u have to order the blade sizes blade does it take will it cut 3/16" flat steel stock will also cut up too 5 " thick steel

[@SteveRobReviews]

My kit did not come with any blades . Cuts 3/16 flat stock like butter and pretty but anything up to 5 inches . I've cut lots of 4 inch 1/4 thick round pipe so easily. Awesome saw.

[@bryllequijano3688]

Does this work on woods?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yep sure does with a coarse tooth blade.

[@jiimpowers5078]

steve, I have not been getting notifications of your videos, did you know youtube is not sending them out? is there a work around to get them in my email?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Jim. I heard KZbin discontinued the email notification option because very few were using it . KZbin seems to not be so easy to understand but we have all been getting simular comments.