The Porter Cable 14″ Chop Saw PC14CTSD isn’t a new tool by any stretch of the imagination, but as anyone knows who’s done a lot of metal cutting or fabrication, this is a tool you really need. Porter-Cable’s new 15 AMP Chop Saw (PC14CTSD) has been built to ensure it offers contractors performance, ergonomics, ease of use, and durability. This chop saw seems ideally suited for a number of trades, including mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, metal fabricators, and many other areas that need a simple, but durable tool for cut-in-place sawing. The PC14CTSD simply performs like a tool that is capable of handling a number of metal cutting applications on professional jobsites. This tool, in particular, seems to have been built with the contractor in mind. To start off with, the 15 AMP, high torque motor delivers 3,800 RPM, which enables the new chop saw to cut through tough materials, including cast iron pipe, angle iron, threaded rod, conduit, square tubing, and more.
Porter Cable 14″ Chop Saw PC14CTSD Features
- D-handle for increased control and user comfort
- Heavy-duty guard for durability and safety
- Spindle lock allows for easy wheel changes
- High-torque motor for all jobsite applications
- Adjustable spark deflector keeps sparks from being directed at the user, increasing safety
- Ball-bearing design increases life and durability
- Miter adjustment
- On-board tool storage for user convenience
- Quick-release clamp allows the user to make fast material changes
- Heavy-duty base for durability and stability
- Rubber feet decrease vibration and provide more stability
To address one of the most frequent user frustrations associated with chop saws – ergonomics – the Porter Cable 14″ Chop Saw PC14CTSD is equipped with a “D” handle. That means you get a solid grip, every time and it delivers better comfort and control when making cuts. Additionally, a conveniently located carrying handle offers contractors a reliable and compact means of moving the unit from jobsite to jobsite. When you are carrying it, the 35.2 lbs. of total weight means that the PC14CTSD is a little bit lighter than several existing products on the market – a factor that may be really significant to contractors that need to move the saw around.
“The PC14CTSD Chop Saw is the perfect choice for value-driven contractors who are looking for professional-grade jobsite solutions at a reasonable price. The power and features that this saw delivers make it an ideal solution for a number of metal cutting applications on professional jobsites, and we’ve been able to solve some of contractors’ most common concerns based upon models on the market today.”
– Wil Granger, group product manager, Porter-Cable
Porter Cable 14″ Chop Saw Ease of Use & Durability
The Porter Cable PC14CTSD 14″ Chop Saw comes with a 45 degree miter adjustment, cut depth adjustment, and quick release clamp allow the chop saw to easily complete most user applications. To cut material more safely, the Porter-Cable Chop Saw comes with a heavy-duty guard and adjustable spark deflector. In addition, onboard tool storage and even a storage chain offer professional convenience on the job.
We mentioned the ball bearing designed, 15 AMP, high torque motor before, but Porter-Cable built it with replaceable brushes to deliver the extended life expectancy required with a professional tool. The model also includes a heavy-duty base and rubber feet for stability and less vibration during use. Balancing weight and stability seemed to be something the company really put some thought into. The saw includes an abrasive disc and also an open-end adjustment wrench for replacing the blade.
The Porter Cable 14″ Chop Saw PC14CTSD will be available in March 2011 through independent distributors, and is expected to retail for approximately $159.99. The chop saw will come with a three-year limited warranty, one-year service contract and 90-day money-back guarantee.
