Thank you to all that replied, your comments are very helpful.
Machine is direct drive from an induction motor, will try an electronic
speed controller to see if it works first.
Materials that would be cut are aluminum up to 1/4", brass to 3/16", steel
to 1/16". Any suggestions on TPI for these metals?
On scarf joints, what angle, 30 degrees (long scarf). Any suggestions on
grinding blade to that angle?
Ray, still in the sun, with ornamental cherry blossoms.