JOUNJIP Mini Miter Cut-Off Chop Saw for Hobby Miniature Model Making, Carbon Arrow Shafts, Zinc Stained Glass Came, 223/5.56 Brass - Cuts Max. 1/2"High x 1/2"Wide or 1/4"H x 3/4"W

The saw works very well for cutting brass tubing and the materials listed in the description. It's easy to use and is a good value for the price. Its small size is ideal for the its purpose. I've only had it less than a week and cannot comment on durability. As cautioned in the description it is a hobbyist tool and not made for heavy duty production. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the saw blade has loosened several times during operation. I've had to stop work and tighten the screw that holds the blade. The last time the blade loosened I had great difficulty removing the screw and found that the screw threads (but not the female threads in the tool) were stripped. I used the tool only to cut thin brass tubing of 1/4" diameter and, thus, do not overload the tool. The screw is metric and I have metric dies and taps. I cleaned up the screw threads. I made another 30 cuts and the saw blade remained tight. I contacted Jounjip via email and they replied within half-an-hour with three remedies: 1. Apply a small drop of blue Loctite to the screw threads, 2. Make sure the blade washers are seated evenly, and 3. avoid over-tightening the screw. After further use I'll update this review. Overall I really like the cut-off saw and can recommend it. Update October 15, 2025: Since making adjustments 2 and 3 above recommended by Jounjip, I cut 50 pieces of brass tubing with no problems. The cuts were quick and accurate. I've changed my review to 5 stars. I assume that the saw blade was not correctly mounted when I received the saw new in the box. Update 10/21/25 Superb customer service!! This morning, I received a new cut-off saw. Per my previous update I had “fixed” the issues with the saw and was completely surprised to receive a new saw. If I could, I would give Jon of JOUNJIP 5+ stars. Highly recommend that if you are considering a mini-cut-off saw buy from JOUNJIP!

Exactly as described, works very weel

I make miniature rollercoaster models (1:450 scale and smaller) and work with N scale model trains so I'm always looking for ways to get a clean cut on small pieces of wood and polystyrene. To that end I've purchased 3 different specialty tools that used razor blades as the cutter, each one left a slightly ragged edge and in many cases distorted the material so the 45 degree cuts weren't accurate. This little saw makes perfect cuts every time, and it's faster and easier to use than anything else I've tried. The instruction book is well written and complete, and the build quality is better than I expected for the price. I did make a few minor modifications so it works better for me. These include: set screw holding vise plate in place so it moves more freely. Cut down and added deeper knurling to the vise knobs. Removed the "safety" device. Built a base out of 1/2" plywood with storage space underneath, the base has neodymium magnets underneath so the saw stays in place on my metal bench.

I just received this chop saw and already love it. I use it to cut zinc framing for stained glass. I have a small studio - it is compact yet does an amazing job. The cut is so clean the zinc doesn't have burrs. If you find saws a bit frightening this one is very safe - the included vise firmly held it on my work table and the directions show you how to use it safely. I practiced with some scrap first to ensure I knew how to align the blade to the desired cut line . Truly one of the best purchases I've made in a long time!!

Works well for cutting zinc came for stained glass🙂