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1. 
   Andrew | Apr 15, 2004 02:05am | #1

   Doall is big in the metalworking industry. The saws you see are probably variable speed, right? They are great saws, and i wouldn't hesitate to buy one if I found a good deal. See if you can get one with a blade welder and then you can buy coils and weld your own blades. Lots of advantages to this. The only thing to watch out for is if they are 3 phase. If you don't have 3 phase in your shop then plan on getting a converter or buying a new motor.

   Hope this helps

   Andrew

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   Mackwood | Apr 15, 2004 02:38am | #2

   dumfounder,

   They start at huge and get bigger!  Do-All is an extremely reliable, versatile and durable machine.  They are built for production/industrial service.

   If you're considering one for your shop, as others have mentioned, keep in mind the space and power requirements.  Shipping weight is measured in tons; that can be another factor.

   I was around one in Naval Aviation and it would cut anything from stainless steel to balsa wood with the proper blade and speed.  It was equiped with a blade welder so the blades were purchased in 100' or 250' rolls.  It was truly an awesome machine!

   Regards,

   Mack

   Edit:  As mentioned, they are industrial machines and therefore are frequently "rode hard and put up wet".  It's all just nuts and bolts and bearings but be aware that parts, while available, are not at all cheap! 

   
   

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   Edited 4/14/2004 7:42 pm ET by Mack