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Speedy Builder5	02/08/2023 15:21:04
2878 forum posts 248 photos	The RAGE blades in the chop saw need to cut and not skid over the metal. Best for tube and section. Cutting 1 inch bar is possible but also easy to skid and that will blunt the blade. It will cut reinforcing bar but that reduces blade life. Anyway, must go now and buy another blade
Bob Worsley	14/08/2023 10:42:07
146 forum posts	I have used one of the Evolution metal cutting saws for years, the 255mm diameter version. When first bought was used to cut lengths of 50x20mm mild steel, whilst not quite as fast as cutting wood, wasn't much difference. BUT! What the saw will not do is cut rusty metal. If the metal has a layer of rust on it, in my case inside roled amd welded tube, the balde will only last for a dozen or so cuts. The flaky rust is hard and destroys the tips. If you have ever tried to oxy acetylene cut rusty steel then you will know that that doesn't work at all. If the metal just has a film of corrosion that can be removed with WD40 and wire wool then ok. The comment about it chucking very hot chips everywhere is true! Use some sacking to catch them.

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