Makita Dry Cut Steel Saw

[ryanfull]

I just can't figure out why the cold cut chop saw's are so much more money than a abrasive saw. I know the blades are around $100 but $200 for an abrasive and $500 for a cold cut seems ridiculous because they're basically the same just different rpm motor.

[A/C Guy]

I just can't figure out why the cold cut chop saw's are so much more money than a abrasive saw. I know the blades are around $100 but $200 for an abrasive and $500 for a cold cut seems ridiculous because they're basically the same just different rpm motor.

The added cost is due to the gear reduction. The motor spins at a high speed and the gears reduce the arbor rpm and increase the torque.