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Miter Saws for Cutting Metal?

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MO

01-31-2001 05:30:27




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Was wondering if anyone had experience with cutting metal like square tubing using a miter saw with a metal cutting wheel installed? How did it work and would you recommend it, or would it just be better to buy a band saw? I like the idea of being able to miter the ends to make good angle joints, instead of just butting them together. Thanks, MO




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AK

01-31-2001 16:46:44




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 Re: Miter Saws for Cutting Metal? in reply to MO, 01-31-2001 05:30:27  
I have used my makita wood cutting miter saw WITHOUT DUST BAG for cutting metal a few times.
It works well but is harder on the saw than cutting wood with a sharp saw. Also the saw is made of aluminum and plastic which is easily damaged as compared to the all steel metal chop saws. AK



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Bruce

01-31-2001 06:22:19




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 Re: Miter Saws for Cutting Metal? in reply to MO, 01-31-2001 05:30:27  
I've used my Makita 10" (woodworking) miter saw with a metal-cutting abrasive wheel many times. It works fine, but does require the pivot mechanism to be cleaned frequently to maintain easy angle setting. Also, if cutting fine woods again, the saw must be throughly cleaned to prevent the metal/grit dust from staining the wood. When cutting angles, it is important to firmly clamp the workpiece to the fence, as the workpiece tends to creep while the cut is being made. ----- Metal-cutting chop saws have a simple vise design which is slower to set & adjust when cutting different angles. -----

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Bill D

01-31-2001 06:11:28




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 Re: Miter Saws for Cutting Metal? in reply to MO, 01-31-2001 05:30:27  
I would not even think of using a good wood miter saw for metal Chop saws are not that expensive and can be set to miter A band saw would be a good investment also they are not that expensive and you do not have to contend with the sparks I have both and use the chop saw for quick and dirty The band saw is slower but you can be setting up or welding while it is cutting



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Taylor tractor nut

01-31-2001 17:08:45




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 Re: Re: Miter Saws for Cutting Metal? in reply to Bill D, 01-31-2001 06:11:28  
I use a miter saw to cut nonferrous metals like copper and aluminum. I worked in a shop that had a cold saw and a chop saw/ large cutoff saw the cold saw uses a carbide tipped blade and a flood of coolat to cut mild steel. But to the point a freind of mine uses a skillsaw to cut heavy aluminum sheet for air boat frames In my shop i used a salvaged miter saw to save abrasive blades. Doess a great job on 3x3 barstock

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Steve Hansen

02-01-2001 19:02:07




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 Re: Re: Re: Miter Saws for Cutting Metal? in reply to Taylor tractor nut, 01-31-2001 17:08:45  
I have a 10" Makita miter saw that is about used up. Dropped couple of three times, the blade guard is history, etc. All I use it for now is cutting metal. The only problem is the heat from cutting has pretty much melted the plastic insert in the bed. I will never use it for wood again.

Also have an old circular saw that I have fitted with a 7" abrasive blade. I use it for cutting rebar and steel plate, etc.

One thing. Cutting metal with abrasive blades generates a lot more heat than cutting wood. For this reason, I try to let my miter and circular saw "rest" a bit between cuts.

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