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Re: Wrecked Aluminium from chopsaw

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Originally Posted by fox46 View Post
Hmm, it sure seems to have worked out well for the OP...

I reiterate- just because a tool will do the job doesn't make it the right tool!

A chop saw is NOT the right tool. Chop saws designed for structural tube are called cold saws and typically cost $1000+, have an automatic feed, and run at low RPM to prevent accidents such as the OP's photo. The capabilities of a consumer grade chop saw and aluminum end at things like window screen frames.
This is not true. Check out the specs on a non-ferrous chop saw. You're looking at ~3,000 RPM.

A previous poster already linked to the DeWalt multicutter, which is specifically designed for cutting solid and tube. Adam is using a similar model. I know for a fact that some professional machine shops use these saws in lieu of a band saw, for cleaner, faster cuts.
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