Which cut-off saw for the hobbyist?

[HughF]

I've never needed a new blade, just have them re-tipped as and when they throw tips. Cheaper

 

[daleyd]

I've never needed a new blade, just have them re-tipped as and when they throw tips. Cheaper

That's what I'll do when this one goes blunt, bought the other 2 so I can have some to swap when the others go for sharpening.

Out of interest what do you pay for sharpening? Any recommendations as to a decent place?

 

[HughF]

I'm in dorset and get a bloke in a shed to do them. I think I gave him 4 blades last time, 2 metal cutting chopsaw, 1 wood and 1 circular saw, 45 quid the lot. Think there were about 4 tips on each blade and the rest re-sharpened.

 

[daleyd]

A bit far for me, but knowing a rough price for that work will help when I get some quotes, though to be fair the original blade is going strong after plenty of wood and a fair few metal cuts.