Power Cutters
Power cutters are useful tools with a number of applications. However, they are uncommon enough that the average buyer may not be familiar with all the options available or with which model will work best for their purposes. Morgan Power Equipment has created this guide to power cutters, their capabilities, and how to choose the right one.
What Is a Power Cutter?
A power cutter is a powerful hand-held rotary saw. They are usually equipped with either an abrasive blade or a diamond blade. Abrasive blades have a long-lasting abrasive surface rather than teeth and are used for dry-cutting materials such as steel and cast iron. Diamond blades, on the other hand, do have teeth and are used to cut asphalt, masonry, reinforced concrete, and other composite materials. They come in both gas and electricity-powered models.
Power cutters have many applications, but they especially shine when it comes to construction and demolition. They can be used to cut door and window holes, make grooves for expansion joints, repair cracks, and cut close to floors and walls, among other things.
How to Choose the Right Power Cutter
We suggest using the material you want to cut to guide your purchasing decision. For example, many power cutters have a feature called a water connection. Water is used to prevent the material from heating up, reduce dust, and lubricate the blade for better performance. However, since this creates an electrocution hazard, this feature is usually only found on gas-powered models. On the other hand, the water connection is only helpful if you are using a diamond blade, so you might prefer a gas-powered model if you are dry-cutting with an abrasive blade. Of course, there are battery-powered power cutters with water connections for situations in which you want to avoid creating fumes, so the more research you do before making your purchase the better.
Power Cutter Safety
Power cutters are very powerful machines with a lot of kickback, and should be operated only by trained individuals wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Always use the correct blade for the job, and promptly discard worn-out blades. Never use your power cutter for a purpose it was not designed for, such as a substitute for a circular saw when cutting wood.
To view our selection of power cutters, visit Morgan Power Equipment in Halifax, Massachusetts. We also offer parts, financing, and servicing, so visit us for all your power and agricultural equipment needs. We are proud to serve communities like Brockton and Taunton, Massachusetts, and we hope to see you soon.