[AT] A little OT

[Cecil R Bearden]

For a 2800RPM saw, a Dry cutting carbide blade will work.
Cecil in OKla


On 5/22/2013 7:54 AM, charlie hill wrote:
> Check out this ad from Harbor Freight.
> I don't know a thing about this product.
> Just offering the information for comparison.
> http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/cut-off-saws/2-hp-14-inch-heavy-duty-cut-off-saw-91938.html
> It's 3500 rpm with a 14" blade.
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cecil R Bearden
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:29 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] A little OT
>
> Dick:
> Is that right 2800 RPM??  If so, I would take it back.  I just checked
> Northern Tool for info. and Milwaukee, Dewalt, and even the cheap saws
> are 3800 RPM or more.  If that 2800 RPM is correct you are going to have
> a rough time getting it to cut.
> Cecil in OKla
>
> On 5/22/2013 7:11 AM, Dick Day wrote:
>> Cecil, this model saw reaches 2800 rpm.  I was applying as much downward
>> force as I could once I realized that it had stopped cutting.  I am hoping
>> a more aggressive wheel will do what I need.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>> On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 10:42 PM, Cecil R Bearden
>> <crbearden at copper.net>wrote:
>>
>>> Is your chop saw running fast enough. I ask this because they are making
>>> those saws that use the carbide tooth metal cutting blade that run about
>>> 2000 RPM instead of 3600 like most abrasive saws.   Try putting more
>>> down pressure on the saw to start cutting .  I have used the cheap
>>> blades for years..
>>>
>>> Cecil in OKla
>>>
>>>
>>> On 5/21/2013 10:34 PM, Alan Nadeau wrote:
>>>> 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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