[AT] A little OT

Gene Waugh gwaugh at wowway.com
Wed May 22 06:41:58 PDT 2013


Also, for the abrasive blades, the difference between masonry and metal cut off must be taken into consideration.

Gene


On May 22, 2013, at 8:17 AM, Cecil R Bearden wrote:

> 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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