Bare-Tool Milwaukee 0740-20 V28 Lithium 6-7/8-Inch Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw (Tool Only, No Battery)

by Milwaukee

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Milwaukee 0740 has a high power 3200 rpm, 28 Volt motor. This revolutionary metal cutting saw has a 6-7/8" blade and can cut 2" galvanized in a single pass. Nothing can top the performance of this tool in terms cutting speed or overall run time. In addition, this saw comes standard with tactile grips for even more control while cutting. The lightweight magnesium guards reduce unnecessary weight without compromising operation. The light weight, heavy-duty all steel shoe resists bending for accuracy and dependability. The V28 Metal Cutting Saw also features Led Illumination and a clear guard window for an excellent line of site. The 0740 also features built-in overload protection for maximum tool life and an electric brake for maximum safety. Why waste time with extension cords and generators when the V28 Cordless Metal Cutting Saw is ready to go right now. No more downtime with cut cords or cords to trip on while working in precarious locations. The V28 provides the power of a corded tool with none of the added problems. The V28 Metal Cutting Saw is only one of the many new V28 products now available from Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. This is a tool only and includes the tool, 24 TPI blade, wrench, and rip fence.

Product Description

Milwaukee's 28 volt 6-7/8 in. Metal Cutting Saw, 0740-20, cuts all types of metals such as uni-strut, galvanized pipe, metal studs and black pipe, as well as Hardi-Plank and Durock materials. The saw has a 2-7/16 in. maximum depth of cut. The blade spins at 3,200 RPM and has an electric brake for quick, repetitive cutting. An LED light and clear guard provides an excellent line of sight for cutting and the rugged construction provides long, trouble-free operation.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000FBLW10
• Item model number: 0740-20
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,122 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good saw, some questionable features, April 18, 2007

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Sameer "Sam" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bare-Tool Milwaukee 0740-20 V28 Lithium 6-7/8-Inch Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this saw, and put an mk morse 6 1/2" metal cutting blade on it. After a few cuts on 1/8" mild steel, the blade starting sparking when it was cutting instead of just leaving metal files. Apart from that, the cuts I made with the blade appear to be decent in quality. Then I tried to put in Milwaukee's supplied 6 7/8" blade, the blade doesn't fit. I call Milwaukee and apparently that's a known issue. I return the saw to amazon. They send me a new one (good customer service amazon) and not only the same problem but the collet lock is missing. Milwaukee, where is your QA? Am I not buying a quality tool here? Two bad tools in a row, that's pretty pathetic for a professional's tool company. So, I tell Amazon, and they tell me to return the replacement, and they will try to resolve the issue with Milwaukee, and they will get back to me in an indeterminate length of time. So, here I am without a saw I would like to have. I think it's a good saw with some weak points if Milwaukee can build it right. I don't have an opinion on the supplied blade as I could never get it installed on the tool.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never seen anything like it!, March 8, 2007

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M. Gangstead (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bare-Tool Milwaukee 0740-20 V28 Lithium 6-7/8-Inch Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) (Tools & Home Improvement)

It really is a 6-7/8 inch saw, but mine came with a lower guard from the 18 volt, 6-1/2 inch saw, so the blade wouldn't fit. An eMail to Milwaukee brought the correct part in two days. I clamped a 3/4 inch pipe in the vise and very carefully eased the blade into it. In three seconds it was two pipes! No loud screaming noise. No bad tendencies to grab or kickback. No sparks. Doesn't leave any burrs. The cut metal is barely warm. This saw slices through steel like a magic trick!

The metal chips are very thin flakes. They are well controlled and don't fly out with much velocity, but they stick to clothing and even a magnet doesn't catch all of them. Eye protection is really important.

For electrical work this is much better than a portable bandsaw. It's faster and it cuts dry, so there's no oil slinging around, and no need to file the cut edges. Uni-Strut and conduit cut just like 2x4s.