But this test cemented in our mind that abrasive chop saws are the best tools for the job. These spark-throwing monsters are built to make short work of cutting pipe, angle, tubing, and flat stock.

If you're in the market for a new chop saw, one of the first places you may check is Harbor Freight. Here's what reviewers say about the brand's chops saws.

The pricey blades last longer than abrasive disks, cut more precisely and leave nearly burr-free edges. As the original wave of chop saws ages-out, metal-cutting miter saws are a popular replacement.

If you're in the market for a new chop saw, one of the first places you may check is Harbor Freight. Here's what reviewers say about the brand's chops saws.

Metal-cutting, “cold-cut” miter saw. Conventional benchtop chop saws that cut metal with an abrasive disk work fine for coarse work, but are dirty, imprecise and leave hot, scorched edges.

DeWalt's chop and miter saws have radial blades, but chop saws are better suited for cutting metal, while miter saws are for making precision wood cuts.

The radial arm saw became popular in the 60's and 70's as a do-everything tool, but with the advent of smaller table saws and sliding compound miter saws, the popularity of these tools has waned ...

Now they're bringing that legendary expertise to metal cutting with three new professional grade saws, including an 8-inch Worm Drive Metal Saw, a 12-inch Dry Cut Saw and a 14-inch Abrasive Chop Saw.