[AT] A little OT

[Mike]

Dick, I just checked my 14" chop saw and it develops 4000 rpm. Is there 
any chance that even with your arthritis you are pushing too hard and 
not letting the saw do the work? A chop saw should be kept at as high a 
rpm as possible while cutting.

Mike M

On 5/22/2013 8:11 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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