The standard deep-cut saw for trades that cut steel daily.
Amazon $319The Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20 rates 3.7 among corded portable band saws; the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Deep Cut Band Saw 2729-20 rates 3.5 among cordless portable ones. The Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20 costs $60.90 less ($319 vs $379.90).
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For tradespeople on the M18 battery system who want a corded-size cut without the cord.
Amazon $379.90Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (corded portable and cordless portable), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20 | Milwaukee M18 FUEL Deep Cut Band Saw 2729-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Price 25% | 28 $319 | 31 $379.90 |
| Capacity 20% | 100 5 in cutting capacity | 100 5 in cutting capacity |
| Power 15% | 100 11 A motor | 50 blade speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 30% | 70 variable speed, work light | 70 brushless motor, work light |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20 | Milwaukee M18 FUEL Deep Cut Band Saw 2729-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting capacity | 5 in | 5 in |
| Variable speed | Yes | - |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 11 A | 18 V battery |
| Brushless motor | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Work light | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 14.5 lb | 15 lb |
| Released | - | 2014-04 |