Is the PCE700 worth it?

For occasional metal cutting at a low price, yes. If you need clean, burr-free cuts or cut metal daily, a dry-cut saw with a carbide blade is a better fit.

Does it come with a blade?

Yes, a 14-inch abrasive cutting wheel is included. Replacement wheels use a 1-inch arbor and are widely available.

No. It is designed for metal with an abrasive wheel; cutting wood on it is unsafe.

How much can it cut in one pass?

It handles round stock up to about 4-3/4 inches and rectangular stock up to about 5-1/3 inches, with miter cuts to 45 degrees.

Does it need a battery?

No. It is corded, running on 120-volt power at 15 amps, so use a circuit and extension cord rated for that draw.

Chop saw prices tend to dip around holiday sales and store promotions. The lowest price found so far is $159 at Distritech as of November 3.

PORTER-CABLE Chop Saw, 15-Amp, 14-Inch (PCE700)

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$174.99at Amazon, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the PORTER-CABLE Chop Saw, 15-Amp, 14-Inch (PCE700)

The PORTER-CABLE PCE700 is a corded 15-amp abrasive chop saw with a 14-inch cutting wheel, built for cutting metal stock, pipe and rebar. It spins at 3,800 RPM and has a quick-release material clamp, spindle lock for wheel changes, a spark deflector and miter capacity to 45 degrees. It weighs about 32 lbs, so it is a bench or jobsite tool rather than something you carry one-handed. It is a basic, long-running design; the best price found for it is $159 at Distritech as of November 3.

Best forFraming and fabrication crews cutting rebar, angle iron and pipeHome shop owners who cut metal occasionally and want a corded, no-battery tool