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Re: Tool Advice: Cutting Aluminum
Dale,
At Skunkworks we use both types of Miter Saw and find the non-sliding one can hold better tolerance. It is a screamer though... so be prepared for eveyrone in the shop to have ear protection... (I am sure you already know this) On occasion we also cut to length on a bandsaw or use a hacksaw... and then take it for the final cut on the miter saw.
We have a standing tradition of a "cut monitor" in our shop.
This monitor is an adult mentor that supervises the use of the big cutting tools.
(Table Saw, Chop Saws, Mill, Lathe..) This gives two sets of eyes on a cutting operation and the cut monitor's main job is to make sure that proper clamping technique and other safe methods are being used...
Students normally don't use the chop saws ... and never use the table saw...
For plate and such we use a waterjet...
For pieces that need better precision... (I certainly envy the person above that stated they could hold .005" on a miter saw...) We cut big and finish on a big disc sander... that cleans up the saw tooth marks and with a sturdy table... can be very precise...
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