I don't often want to cut metal, but I do have an abrasive 14" chopsaw to make cutoffs. I cut angle iron with it, and is fine, but I have always wanted a better way to occasionally cut plate steel or aluminum. I have used metal cutting blades in my jigsaw, but always wanted a band saw that cuts metal.
Since I would rarely use it, I don't want to waste space and money on a floor model. Harbor freight is advertising its model 62800 portable band saw for $99 right now and I am wondering if this could possibly be one of the elusive HF gems. If I get it, I will have to come up with a base to hold it upright on a bench.
Anybody have experience with these? Are they any good for occasional use? Thickest thing I can imagine cutting is maybe 3/16 steel plate for making brackets, jigs and the like.
Thanks,
Rick