The 5 Best small Metal Cutting saws (2023 reviews)

Dewalt has been making feature-packed saw for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and high-end materials. It’s amazing at cutting through metal and is very powerful. It allows users to make wheel changes quickly and easily, saving time and money. It is designed for fast and accurate angle cuts without using a wrench. It adjusts rapidly, stores well and is very portable.

This saw is made for a 14 " blade, it has adequate plunge to accommodate a 12 " blade even though the width of material from the backstop won't be able to be as wide as possible. It even has an Allen wrench to adjust the rear fence, so everything can snug up very well. It allows for fast clamping on different size materials to increase productivity. The base is sturdy and heavy which comes in useful when clamping heavy metal. The saw is convenient to carry, has plenty of power and the setup is simple.

Why We Like This:

Makes cutting metal an easy task
Fit and finish is superb, the paint and everything, like every dewalt product
Very strong and stands up to lots of use
Blade changes quick & easy with no tools

Best With A chopsaw: Jounjip small Metal Cutting Saw

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The jounjip small metal cutting saw's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. This little is a perfect saw for small jobs requiring precise cuts, like cutting frames, pipe, metal, plastic, wood etc. It is perfect for the first time, not just for hobbies, it’s small but powerful. It easily cuts straight or angled edges in seconds, using the blade that comes already installed. It works very well with Squirrel Daddy Jig. This saw makes that process much easier and you get a super clean cut that looks so much better.

This saw comes with 3 types of blades. It can cut up to 1/2" wide in seconds, using the blade that comes already installed. It is used for a very particular small jobs and does it well at a fraction of a cost of a big contractor grade construction saw,and it doesn't take up the whole table.

Why We Like This:

Simple operation for clean cuts through bass wood & metal tubing
Perfect tool for cutting lightweight aluminum
Very precise and accurate cuts with the cut off disc
Very efficient with cutting zinc canes

Best For stainless Steel: Makita small Metal Cutting Saw

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The makita small metal cutting saw gives the top-tier saw a run for their money by offering flagship specs at a much more affordable price. These saws are very fast and accurate for fabrication cutting of steel and aluminum. It cuts steel smoothly, accurately, and easily. There is also this pretty slick metal chip collector tray that collects about 70% of all of the chips. It includes a carbide-tipped blade that lasts up to 50x longer than abrasive wheels and is engineered to cut clean, accurate and virtually burr-free.

This is a really nice tool and great for doing fast miter cuts on mild steel and chromoly stock. The fence and clamp work well and the blade cuts through annealed steel quickly and precisely. The angle adjustment handle is a huge effort and time saver.

Why We Like This:

Great saw, makes clean cuts through steel and aluminum
Outstanding quality and cuts steel like a knife
Makes nice clean accurate cuts with no heat buildup
Sparks and can be used indoors with no odor like the abrasive chop saws

Best little Saw: Milwaukee small Metal Cutting Saw

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Milwaukee offers a variety of saw for personal choice and yet maintaining quality in all the variants. There are a lot of diamond concrete blades out there that are 5 3/8 with a 20 mm arbor. It features an extra large cut guide, impact-resistant window and led light that improves line of sight for more accurate cuts. The blade is the only difference between cutting metal and wood. It will cut through 1/4 inch steel plate like the usual “Skill Saw” and will cut through 1/4 inch plywood. It can even rip panel covers down.

The saw is small, light and handy. It comes with a wrench to release/unlock blade that should be included. It is sooo much easier and convenient. It is an indispensable tool for hvac workers on a job site.

Why We Like This:

Cuts through steel tubing in seconds
Cuts metal and aluminum like butter
Relatively cool enough to handle right after cutting
Saw is light, has good power, and is versatile

Best For DIY projects: drill master small Metal Cutting Saw

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The drill master small metal cutting saw is capable of outshining several other saw featured in this list in overall features for the price point. This tool is an acceptable cut-off saw for hobby applications. It is perfect for diy projects and professional jobs alike. It comes with a 5/8" and 7/8" arbour, sweet 5000rpm. It is perfect for cutting carbon arrows to size. There is a lot of slop, left and right, in the hinge at the back of the machine.

The supplied abrasive wheel is not high-quality. It won't cut at the very same point every time unless you guide it carefully during the cut.

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