Chop Saw - Quick, Easy Cuts

Chop Saw - Quick, Easy Cuts

Also known as a motorized miter or drop saw, a chop saw is a tool that can cut a very fast and exact crosscut. They are ordinarily used for framing and molding and are ordinarily small and rather portable. These tools, like many other power tools around the workshop, want custom and knowledge in order to be used safely and effectively.

With this tool, the powered saw blade is brought down in a quick, exact drop that cuts the piece, which is held along a vertical piece of metal known as a fence. The fence holds the work piece at a 90 degree angle, though other angles are possible. The blade is dropped down (typically along a pre-drawn line) and the piece is cut to the exact measurements.

Miter Saw Blades Slide

A chop saw can come with some specialized attachments that can improve its functionality. One of these, known as a compound, allows the blade's angle to be set relative to the horizontal plane, ordinarily in a range between negative and definite 50 degrees. Someone else attachment, called a slide, lets the blade be moved in a long parallel cut relative to the work piece. Up-to-date technology has allowed the use of lasers to guide the blade more precisely, and other attachments clean up dust (which is notoriously difficult to get rid of around a drop saw).

As with any sharp tool in the workshop, care must be taken to control the blade safely and effectively. Personal protective tool such as gloves and eye goggles should be worn at all times. Though sometimes uncomfortable, this not only can help against accidents but long term health issues such as dust getting into the respiratory system. All the protection instructions of the chop saw should be obeyed at all times. Short cuts may lead to nasty cuts.

In terms of effectiveness, many population forget that the blade itself has a diameter. Some of the wood is lost while production a cut. This may not be vital to most people, but it can throw off exact cuts. Therefore, when production a cut it is advisable to cut on the side exterior of the desired length of the work piece. Also, sharpening the blade on a quarterly basis is recommended, as the wood can have a dulling corollary on the blade itself.

Given the right number of knowledge, a chop saw will make any tasks in the workshop a snap. Its quick cutting activity will be heaven for those who have had to manually saw a piece of wood for any minutes or even hours depending upon the thickness of the wood and the sharpness of the blade.

Chop Saw - Quick, Easy Cuts

Check Price on - Miter Saw Blades Slide Products

Portable Microcassette Recorders - Voice-Activated - Portable Cassette Recorder - Digital Recorders