In article , Rick Chamberlain wrote:
be hard to do. I think it would work but it would work "best" when sawing
the same (optimum) size material every time. The old "chatter remedy" of
decreasing speed or increasing feed would not be at your disposal.

Bob (opinions are my own - feel free to disagree) Swinney

Thanks Bob. Makes sense. I also have access to DC treadmill motors
with speed controls. Sound like a better alternative?

power-wise, yes, but many of these are sold in open frames, so be
prepared for that. in a portable tool, you may have to dink w/the
housing anyway, so that may not be an issue (for you). --Loren