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Slugger by Fein Metal Cutting Saw with 7-1/4" Blade - 120V, 1,400 W, 3,800 RPM - 69908120000
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Brand | Jancy |
Color | Multicolor |
Blade Material | High Speed Steel |
Surface Recommendation | Metal |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
About this item
- Professional Grade - The Fein 7-1/4" Slugger Metal Saw is a high performance, durable solution for metal cutting. Unlike other metal cutting options, the Slugger Metal Saw leaves a workable edge when cutting steel plate, square tube, angle, pipe and tube.
- Versatile - It has integrated laser guide, the 7-1/4" Slugger Metal Saw has capability that no other metal cutter can offer. The Fein 7-1/4" Slugger Metal Cutting Saw is a versatile, high-quality power tool.
- Features - It contains specially-designed cover to collect virtually all chips and sparks, the 7-1/4" Slugger Metal Saw performs quick, clean cuts and it also has the ability to bevel cut up to 45
- Precision Work - The perfect attachment for your Fein tool. With a vast range of applications, showcasing ideal precision work in metalworking and woodworking, with the highest quality material and manufacturing.
- Outstanding Performance - It has powerful double-insulated motor for continuous loads, smooth bevel and angle cutting adjustments.
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Item model number : 69908120000
- Date First Available : July 1, 2014
- Manufacturer : FEIN
- ASIN : B00LGO58H4
- Best Sellers Rank: #229,515 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement)
- #208 in Power Circular Saws
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Product Description
The FEIN 7.25" Slugger Metal Saw is the high performance, durable solution for metal cutting. Unlike other metal cutting options, the 7.25" Slugger Metal Saw leaves a workable edge when cutting steel plate, square tube, angle, pipe, and tube. A specially designed cover to collect virtually all chips and sparks allows the 7.25" Slugger Metal Saw to perform quick clean cuts including the ability to bevel cut up to 45 degrees. With an integrated laser guide, the 7.25" Slugger Metal Saw has the capability that no other metal cutter can offer. The FEIN 7.25" SLUGGER Metal Cutting Saw is an versatile, high quality power tool.
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At a Glance:
- Powerful 1,400-watt speed
- 7-1/4-inch cutting blade
- Cuts at all angles through metal and wood
- Cast aluminum base for durability
- Integrated laser guide
- Cutting depth of 2-1/2 inches
- Cutting depth at 30 degrees: 2-1/8 inches
- Cutting depth at 45 degrees: 1-9/16 inch
Jancy Fein Slugger 7-1/4 Inch Metal Saw
The Jancy Slugger Cutting Saw is a high-performance, durable solution for metal cutting, leaving a workable edge when cutting steel plate, square tube, and angle pipe and tube. Its 1,400-watt motor performs quick, clean cuts with the ability to bevel cut up to a 45-degree angle. The Slugger features a specially designed cover to collect virtually all chips and sparks, and an integrated laser guide.
What''s in the Box
- Jancy Slugger Metal Cutting Saw
- 7-1/4-inch blade
- Custom-fitted tool case
- Wrench
- Guide plate
- Safety eyewear
- Ear protection
- Instruction manual
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Powerful Cutting PerformanceFeaturing a 1,400-watt cutting speed (3,800 rpm), the Slugger cuts metal faster and safer than abrasive cut-off saws. Its 7-1/4-inch metal cutting blade makes quick, clean cuts at all angles from 0 to 45 degrees. |
Cuts Through MetalThe Slugger easily cuts through steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and other metals. It has an integrated laser guide for precise cuts, as well as smooth bevel and angle cutting adjustments to produce a workable edge. |
Designed for Safety and DurabilityThe Jancy Slugger Cutting Saw boasts durable construction with a cast aluminum base made to withstand tough conditions. The saw also features a well-balanced handle design for better control, integrated chip collection to collect chips and sparks, and clear view for more accurate cutting. With no heat buildup in the cutting material, you are left with a cool cutting surface. The Jancy Slugger saw weighs 15 pounds. |
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the saw. They say it is the best cut off saw they have ever used, making perfect cuts over and over. The machine works fantastic and produces clean, fast, and accurate cuts. It also cuts steel like a dream and produces a nice clean cut for welding and fabrication. Customers are happy with the saw's accuracy, consistency, and durability.
"...The cut is bright and mirror smooth with virtually no clean up. There's also no smoke or dust from the saw which is of incredible benefit...." Read more
"...I am confidant he too will revel in it's ability to precisely and quickly cut metal. This saw is incredibly well built...." Read more
"...is not as loud as the chop saw and as long as you use SLIGHT PRESSURE the blade cuts great and seems to last for a long time...." Read more
"It is the best cut off saw that I have ever used. almost no sparks and is clean cutting no cleanup after the cut. saves a lot of time." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the saw. They say it's well built, has a solid cast base, and is of good quality. The base and holding fixture are heavily built, and the construction is solid cast aluminum. The manufacturing is well done, and it'll handle material without it being hot. The blade is still going strong, and this saw is accurate well built for the price.
"...cutting, it's small form factor, the depth of cut, and the longevity of the blade. The Slugger really knocks it out of the park...." Read more
"...The hinge of the saw is super stout and well built. I am really impressed with the hinge design. It's the type of hinge an engineer would appreciate...." Read more
"...long as you use SLIGHT PRESSURE the blade cuts great and seems to last for a long time...." Read more
"...than a bandsaw and is more accurate that an abrasive saw, saw seems very well built, and makes accurate cuts. I'm well pleased with this saw." Read more
Customers like the value of the saw. They say it's an excellent investment, and the best quality for the price. Some customers also recommend buying decent blades.
"...You can get blades for $80-$150 depending on the blade. Certainly worth the money when you can get hundreds of cuts out of it...." Read more
"...This saw is definitely heavier than the old abrasive wheel saw, but well worth it...." Read more
"...Otherwise, the quality is excellent. The price is steep...." Read more
"...but given the global destruction wrought by the CCP, the extra cost is well worth it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the saw. They mention that it has a very accurate cast iron base, and produces accurate cuts. They also appreciate the excellent blade and rpm combination, which provides straight and accurate cuts with a small burr.
"...in all I would give this saw a 10/10 for it's usefulness, it's precision cutting, it's small form factor, the depth of cut, and the longevity of the..." Read more
"...This saw is incredibly well built. It's cuts are super clean and very accurate...." Read more
"...saw because it takes up less space than a bandsaw and is more accurate that an abrasive saw, saw seems very well built, and makes accurate cuts...." Read more
"...Additionally, the cut was straight and accurate with a very small burr...." Read more
Customers find the cold cut saw easy to clean. They mention that it produces smooth, clean cuts that do not require any cleanup. They also say that the steel is almost burr-free, making cleanup very easy.
"...The cut is bright and mirror smooth with virtually no clean up. There's also no smoke or dust from the saw which is of incredible benefit...." Read more
"...there is almost no burr so cleaning up the steel is very easy...." Read more
"...almost no sparks and is clean cutting no cleanup after the cut. saves a lot of time." Read more
"...The finish cuts are clean with very little cleanup required...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the saw. They mention that it is fast, clean, and a time saver.
"...It can cut several times faster than a bandsaw which greatly reduces fabrication times...." Read more
"...almost no sparks and is clean cutting no cleanup after the cut. saves a lot of time." Read more
"...It was quick, easy, much quieter and nearly spark free. Additionally, the cut was straight and accurate with a very small burr...." Read more
"...Your cuts are clean,fast, accurate. No brainer, I would buy again!.." Read more
Customers find the saw easy to use. They say the setup out of the box is very easy and simple. They also say the saw is easy to follow a line and leaves a nice edge. They mention that it makes using it more easy to make a cut and turn out a better piece.
"...IT IS A GAME CHANGER!!First let me say that setup out of the box is very easy and simple...." Read more
"...It was quick, easy, much quieter and nearly spark free. Additionally, the cut was straight and accurate with a very small burr...." Read more
"...a plasma cutter, but he's never had anything cut steel so quickly, so easily, and so cleanly as this cold cut saw. It is amazing!..." Read more
"...will make fitting up your project a lot faster making it easier to turn out a better piece. The base and holding fixture are heavily built...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the saw. Some mention that it makes clean cuts with virtually no heat, and is cool to the touch. However, others say that the bottom section of the tube the saw blade begins to heat up more noticeably, and the steel is very hot to the touching.
"...And there is no heat in the blade nor heat in the material whatsoever. The cut is bright and mirror smooth with virtually no clean up...." Read more
"...It's cuts are super clean and very accurate. The metal is cool enough to touch immediately after the cut and I experience virtually no sparks...." Read more
"...to be removed for fitment before welding and also the steel is very hot to the touch...." Read more
"...The cuts are so clean and square, and no heat in the metal. Why didn’t I do this years ago?..." Read more
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First let me say that setup out of the box is very easy and simple. There's not too much to the saw, but do read the instructions as it gives you orientation guidelines for cutting metal. The blade it comes with is for cutting mild steel only. There are optional blades for cutting ferrous materials and stainless steel. Cold saws aren't great at cutting stainless so if that's your need I'd go back to a bandsaw. For everything else this is the saw!
For all the complaints you read on amazon about various saws and their vice problems it's great to find a saw that has an excellent vice. I've had absolutely no problems with the vice on this saw and it's extremely strong. Your work is not going anywhere. The amount of safety and expertise that has gone into this saw is apparent out of the box. There are nearly a dozen different metal cutting saws on Amazon, many are cheaper but they are all inferior to this product. First let me say that you definitely need the 14" capacity as it comes in very handy when cutting deeper stock which is very likely during fabrication. Secondly I've found the blade length on this saw to be excellent. As long as you don't force it and let the blade cut through the steel gently then you'll get an enormous amount of use out of each blade. Be careful to orient the steel properly in the vice. You want to avoid cutting large flat surfaces whenever possible. Flat stock should be held upright. You will need to use hearing protection as it is loud, but no real louder than any other chop saw out there.
This saw will cut anything you can fit under the guard. No problems cutting 1" Square or 2" Square or greater material. I just cut a bit then bring the saw a little out of the material to keep the blade cool when cutting super thick material. It can cut several times faster than a bandsaw which greatly reduces fabrication times. You can also cut literally any length off the material without deflection, cutting 1/16 or 1/32 off some material is no problem at all. And there is no heat in the blade nor heat in the material whatsoever. The cut is bright and mirror smooth with virtually no clean up. There's also no smoke or dust from the saw which is of incredible benefit. All the hot cut saws produce nasty dust and smoke from the wheel that is a known cancer causing carcinogen. With this saw there is none of that, only tiny little chips that are very easy to clean up and are too heavy to get airborne.
One of the first heavy jobs I did with my saw was cut hinges for my shop doors. They are 5/16's thick plate steel that are 5" wide x 10" long. This is some hefty material. Did I mention I needed a dozen of them! The saw made short work of all these cuts and the blade is still razor sharp. Truly amazing. I'd be there literally all day to cut this material on my bandsaw and the Slugger did it in about 30 mins. You do still have to take time to align the cuts. ;-)
Here in the picture you can see the stack of plates. If you add up that material it's 5" wide x 4" thick! Now that's one hefty brick of steel the Slugger cut through without issue. Blade still sharp as the day I got it. Buy the Slugger, you won't be disappointed. All the other cheaper saws are junk.
The only con I found with the saw is that the hold down mechanism is antiquated. Basically there is a chain and a hook to hold the saw down when not in use. Why they couldn't just figure out a locking pin is beyond me. But I rarely lock the saw down unless you're going to move it or travel with it. The guards prevent you from contacting the blade.
All in all I would give this saw a 10/10 for it's usefulness, it's precision cutting, it's small form factor, the depth of cut, and the longevity of the blade. The Slugger really knocks it out of the park. It really changed the way I fabricate and sped up my pace dramatically.
UPDATE 3/23/18 I think I finally started to slightly dull the blade (though still has some use left in the blade) after six long months of cutting endless amounts of 5/8's blade, 1"-2" solid bar, rounds, angle iron, tubing and everything else that would fit under the guard. You can get blades for $80-$150 depending on the blade. Certainly worth the money when you can get hundreds of cuts out of it. Also much easier to change a rotary saw blade then changing blades on a horizontal or vertical bandsaw imo as guides always need to be readjusted on bandsaws as well as tracking and down feet, etc. Jancy Slugger is the future of metal cutting and now is the corner stone for my shop. My next purchase will be some sort of table to mount the Slugger too.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
First let me say that setup out of the box is very easy and simple. There's not too much to the saw, but do read the instructions as it gives you orientation guidelines for cutting metal. The blade it comes with is for cutting mild steel only. There are optional blades for cutting ferrous materials and stainless steel. Cold saws aren't great at cutting stainless so if that's your need I'd go back to a bandsaw. For everything else this is the saw!
For all the complaints you read on amazon about various saws and their vice problems it's great to find a saw that has an excellent vice. I've had absolutely no problems with the vice on this saw and it's extremely strong. Your work is not going anywhere. The amount of safety and expertise that has gone into this saw is apparent out of the box. There are nearly a dozen different metal cutting saws on Amazon, many are cheaper but they are all inferior to this product. First let me say that you definitely need the 14" capacity as it comes in very handy when cutting deeper stock which is very likely during fabrication. Secondly I've found the blade length on this saw to be excellent. As long as you don't force it and let the blade cut through the steel gently then you'll get an enormous amount of use out of each blade. Be careful to orient the steel properly in the vice. You want to avoid cutting large flat surfaces whenever possible. Flat stock should be held upright. You will need to use hearing protection as it is loud, but no real louder than any other chop saw out there.
This saw will cut anything you can fit under the guard. No problems cutting 1" Square or 2" Square or greater material. I just cut a bit then bring the saw a little out of the material to keep the blade cool when cutting super thick material. It can cut several times faster than a bandsaw which greatly reduces fabrication times. You can also cut literally any length off the material without deflection, cutting 1/16 or 1/32 off some material is no problem at all. And there is no heat in the blade nor heat in the material whatsoever. The cut is bright and mirror smooth with virtually no clean up. There's also no smoke or dust from the saw which is of incredible benefit. All the hot cut saws produce nasty dust and smoke from the wheel that is a known cancer causing carcinogen. With this saw there is none of that, only tiny little chips that are very easy to clean up and are too heavy to get airborne.
One of the first heavy jobs I did with my saw was cut hinges for my shop doors. They are 5/16's thick plate steel that are 5" wide x 10" long. This is some hefty material. Did I mention I needed a dozen of them! The saw made short work of all these cuts and the blade is still razor sharp. Truly amazing. I'd be there literally all day to cut this material on my bandsaw and the Slugger did it in about 30 mins. You do still have to take time to align the cuts. ;-)
Here in the picture you can see the stack of plates. If you add up that material it's 5" wide x 4" thick! Now that's one hefty brick of steel the Slugger cut through without issue. Blade still sharp as the day I got it. Buy the Slugger, you won't be disappointed. All the other cheaper saws are junk.
The only con I found with the saw is that the hold down mechanism is antiquated. Basically there is a chain and a hook to hold the saw down when not in use. Why they couldn't just figure out a locking pin is beyond me. But I rarely lock the saw down unless you're going to move it or travel with it. The guards prevent you from contacting the blade.
All in all I would give this saw a 10/10 for it's usefulness, it's precision cutting, it's small form factor, the depth of cut, and the longevity of the blade. The Slugger really knocks it out of the park. It really changed the way I fabricate and sped up my pace dramatically.
UPDATE 3/23/18 I think I finally started to slightly dull the blade (though still has some use left in the blade) after six long months of cutting endless amounts of 5/8's blade, 1"-2" solid bar, rounds, angle iron, tubing and everything else that would fit under the guard. You can get blades for $80-$150 depending on the blade. Certainly worth the money when you can get hundreds of cuts out of it. Also much easier to change a rotary saw blade then changing blades on a horizontal or vertical bandsaw imo as guides always need to be readjusted on bandsaws as well as tracking and down feet, etc. Jancy Slugger is the future of metal cutting and now is the corner stone for my shop. My next purchase will be some sort of table to mount the Slugger too.
The vise is thick and stout. It clamps the metal really well. I really like the vice screw handle. The handle is like a handle on a regular vice where it can slide to give better leverage. Nice touch!
The shavings catch is a lot bigger than I expected. It is the full length of the saw blade and catches the vast majority of the shavings. The shavings catch is held in place by a small easy to tighten wing nut.
The hinge of the saw is super stout and well built. I am really impressed with the hinge design. It's the type of hinge an engineer would appreciate. The spring easily lifts the saw to full height.
I've seen other reviews that give the chain latch system down scores. But in my opinion the chain latch does exactly what it is supposed to do, and that is to make it easier to carry the saw. Other than carrying the saw, this chain latch serves no purpose. For carrying the saw, it is well suited for the task.
The blade guard mechanism is really cool. The double guide double action nature feels very strong and reliable. The guards snap to attention each and every-time without fail. It's fun to watch.
There are two large heavy duty rubber pads under the front of the saw. None on the back of the saw. I mounted the saw on a large metal table and found the two rubber feet held the saw in place just fine.
The handle fits my hand just fine. I find it easy to hit the safety switch before activating the saw. I like that it has a double action switch on the handle. No chance this saw will accidentally be triggered. Which is important.
I've used DeWalt and Makita carbide metals saws, and can say with 100% confidence that this Fein metal cutting saw saw is better than any other saw I have ever used in every regard. I am extremely satisfied with the purchase. Highly recommended.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020
The vise is thick and stout. It clamps the metal really well. I really like the vice screw handle. The handle is like a handle on a regular vice where it can slide to give better leverage. Nice touch!
The shavings catch is a lot bigger than I expected. It is the full length of the saw blade and catches the vast majority of the shavings. The shavings catch is held in place by a small easy to tighten wing nut.
The hinge of the saw is super stout and well built. I am really impressed with the hinge design. It's the type of hinge an engineer would appreciate. The spring easily lifts the saw to full height.
I've seen other reviews that give the chain latch system down scores. But in my opinion the chain latch does exactly what it is supposed to do, and that is to make it easier to carry the saw. Other than carrying the saw, this chain latch serves no purpose. For carrying the saw, it is well suited for the task.
The blade guard mechanism is really cool. The double guide double action nature feels very strong and reliable. The guards snap to attention each and every-time without fail. It's fun to watch.
There are two large heavy duty rubber pads under the front of the saw. None on the back of the saw. I mounted the saw on a large metal table and found the two rubber feet held the saw in place just fine.
The handle fits my hand just fine. I find it easy to hit the safety switch before activating the saw. I like that it has a double action switch on the handle. No chance this saw will accidentally be triggered. Which is important.
I've used DeWalt and Makita carbide metals saws, and can say with 100% confidence that this Fein metal cutting saw saw is better than any other saw I have ever used in every regard. I am extremely satisfied with the purchase. Highly recommended.
I am a millwright by trade and I do a LOT of fabrication at home. I have been using a abrasive wheel chop saw to cut all of my steel, this as I am sure you know leaves the edges sometimes not perfectly straight and also with a large burr that needs to be removed for fitment before welding and also the steel is very hot to the touch. I started looking for a cold saw with lower rpm that would make a clean cut and be more accurate for fitment. After looking for quite a while and having a fairly limited budget It was a toss up between the FEIN 232-72905361120 that is only a few dollars more and this saw. I chose the other saw due to the fact that it had all perfect reviews even though there were only 5 or 6 of them and it was only 25 or so dollars more. After waiting a week and seeing that the saw had not shipped yet I sent a e-mail to see if there was a issue, I received a prompt reply that the saw would take 6 to 8 weeks to get to them from Germany so I cancelled my order for that saw and purchased this one. I could not be happier. This saw right out of the box cuts perfect 90 and 45 degree angles and holds them perfectly cut after cut. there is almost no burr so cleaning up the steel is very easy. this saw is not as loud as the chop saw and as long as you use SLIGHT PRESSURE the blade cuts great and seems to last for a long time. I would have to say the only negative thing I would say is it is very messy but any saw of this type is going to be the same way so that's just the nature of the beast. overall I am very satisfied with this saw and plan to use it for many years.