On 4/4/2008 7:57 AM BobK207 spake thus:

On Apr 4, 7:29 am, SMS wrote:

Red Green wrote:

SMS wrote :

I bought a 10" metal cutting wheel for a miter saw to cut aluminum, but
it really doesn't work too well. It cuts it, but it's not a straight
cut, presumably because the cutting wheel is flexible, and the motor
isn't fast enough.

Is this what you tried? These are pretty rigid...and fairly cheap $10 depending on size.

http://www.nortonconsumer.com/Data/E...Line/product_L...

Yes, that's what I'm using, a cutting wheel. I think maybe it's too
flexible. The cuts don't come out straight, and they're not too clean.

The Norton abrasive blade you're using is better suited to ferrous
materials not so good with aluminum.

Unless you've got dozens of cuts to make, you will get very good
results with just about any sharp carbide wood cutting blade.
Just go easy & don't blog the saw. Steady, light to medium tool
pressure.

I just finished milling aluminum on my table saw (9") with a sharp
60-tooth carbide blade. No problems, and very smooth cuts.


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