[AT] A little OT

[Dick Day]

On edge.  I cannot imagine how slow it would be with the stock laying flat
:(

Thanks!


On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 9:57 PM, Tom Martin <xtr933211 at xtra.co.nz> wrote:

> Are you cutting the stock lying flat or on edge?
> On edge is best.
>
> Tom
>
> On 5/22/2013 1:48 PM, Dick Day wrote:
> > 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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