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  1. 12-20-2000, 05:08 PM #1
    David L
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    Miter Saw as Metal Chop Saw

    I occasionally replace my metal compound miter saw blade with a metal cutting abrasive cut of wheel to cut through metal. Should I not do this? The RPM's are about the same for a chop saw. Will this hurt the brake on the saw?
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  2. 12-21-2000, 06:26 AM #2
    Glen
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    RE: Miter Saw as Metal Chop Saw

    Not sure but I see it done alot !
    Not such a straight answer but it seems to be a common practice.

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  3. 12-21-2000, 11:49 AM #3
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    RE: Miter Saw as Metal Chop Saw

    David,
    I have been switching blades back and forth on a DeWalt 12" CMS for years and have never noticed any adverse affects to the saw or the quality of cut I receive on either product. Also, have put metal abrasive cut off blades on and off of my circular saw, a Porter Cable, and have not noticed any decline in performance. One note, I vacum the daylights out of the saw after cutting metal so that there is no chance of any shavings, splinters ect. marring the surface of the next board I cut. Hope this helps.

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