[AT] A little OT

[Alan Nadeau]

I've spent quite a lot of time on one of those saws.   Sait makes good 
blades, as does Pferd.  A low cost brand that has been good in my use is 
Virginia Abrasives.  I don't know if Norton makes those blades in their 
"Norzon" line or not.  If they do they will be expensive but I know, from 
experience, that Norzon grinding discs will cut at roughly 3 times the stock 
removal rate and last twice as long doing it.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dick Day" <ddss at telebeep.com>
To: "atis" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 9:48 PM
Subject: [AT] A little OT


>I have not used a chop saw in years but I found myself in need of one 
>again.
> I did some quick research and found that my local TSC carries the Kawasaki
> (AllTrade) 14" chop saw for $99. The reviews were mostly 5 star.  I picked
> one up, brought it home and was immediately disappointed. The only real
> negative review I read was not about the saw, but the wheel that shipped
> with the saw.  I ran into the same thing, the wheel cut great for the 
> first
> 20 seconds and then it looks as if it became glazed and would cut no more.
>
> I am cutting cold steel 1/4" stock, not aluminum (I remember that using 
> some
> wheels on aluminum can cause this).  I went back to TSC with the wheel and
> they happily pulled a generic one from stock and sent me on my way.  It's
> better than the one that came with the saw but think I'd like to get
> something a little more aggressive.
>
> Arthritis has really taken a toll on me and I just cannot exert much force
> anymore without hurting.
>
> Can anyone suggest a brand or type of wheel that I could get that would
> allow me to cut a little faster? I am not as worried about a super smooth
> cut as I am getting the material cut quickly.
>
> Thanks
>
> Dick Day
>
>
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