Ingersoll 429 Saw
- Saw
- 8 inches
- Pneumatic
- High Speed Steel
- More reviewed than 73%
A light, fast pneumatic saw for compressor-equipped shops, with an 8 inch high speed steel cutting capacity and no cord or battery fallback.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.6★ across 1,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Ingersoll 429 is a pneumatic saw rated at 10,000 RPM with an 8 inch cutting capacity, built with a high speed steel edge and weighing 1.32 pounds. It runs off shop air rather than a battery or power cord.
Air tools trade cord-free convenience for a compressor dependency, and the 429 fits that pattern: light at 1.32 pounds, fast at 10,000 RPM, but only usable where compressed air is already run. The high speed steel edge and 8 inch capacity point this toward metal cutting rather than light craft work.
- Pneumatic power source
- 10,000 RPM rated speed
- High speed steel material
- 8 inch cutting capacity
Who it's for
Fits a garage or shop that already has compressor lines in place and wants a light, high speed powered saw. Not an option for anyone without access to shop air, since there is no cord or battery alternative.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light at 1.32 pounds for a powered saw
- High 10,000 RPM speed
- High speed steel cutting edge
- Needs a separate air compressor to run
- No cord or battery option
- 8 inch capacity limits larger stock
Performance notes
Pneumatic saws draw their spin from compressed air rather than an electric motor, which is how the 429 reaches 10,000 RPM while weighing only 1.32 pounds. The high speed steel edge and 8 inch capacity indicate it is built for metal or similarly tough material rather than light trim work.
Specifications
| Brand | Ingersoll |
|---|---|
| Model | 429 |
| Capacity | 8 inches |
| Power Source | Pneumatic |
| Material | High Speed Steel |
| Item Weight | 1.32 pounds |
| Speed | 10000 rpm |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ingersoll 429 SawThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
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| SKIL 5280-01 SawSkil | 4.7 / 5 | 14,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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| BLACK+DECKER BDEJS600C SawBLACK+DECKER | 4.7 / 5 | 11,123 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Ingersoll 429
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Ingersoll 429 saw need an air compressor?
Yes, it is pneumatic and runs on shop air rather than a battery or cord.
How fast does the Ingersoll 429 saw run?
It is rated at 10,000 RPM.
What is the cutting capacity of the Ingersoll 429?
The listing specifies an 8 inch capacity with a high speed steel cutting edge.