[TheForge] Cutting Technique

[Peter Fels & Phoebe Palmer]

I think you want an old worm drive saw for this and it's really hard on 
the saw!..pf

Ron Childers wrote:
> Ruuf,
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> Try a circular saw with the cutting depth set just a couple of mm deeper 
> than the material you are cutting. I think you will find even the 
> cheaper blades will last longer, cut faster and there is less wear on 
> the tool.
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> Ron C
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> [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] *On Behalf Of *Ruuf
> *Sent:* Friday, January 30, 2009 4:52 PM
> *To:* Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA
> *Subject:* [TheForge] Cutting Technique
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> Been cutting some 6mm plate with my angle grinder. I notice sometimes I 
> wear the cutting disc out rather rapidly. Is there a best industry 
> practice / technique?
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