On Mon, 3 Oct 2005 08:21:36 -0400, "AndreL"
wrote:

Hi to all,

Someone at the metalshop where i was buying a few aluminum flat bar tell me that aluminum (series 6000) could easily be cut using a table saw if the blade is made of carbide teeth.

Does someone has the experience of doing this and what about the results and safety of it ?


I've done it several times - wear full face protection AND goggles, as
well as a good heavy pair of coveralls. The chips fly fast far and
furious - and they are hot and sharp.

Do NOT use your circular (skill) saw - if the chips get into the motor
at all they WILL damage the armature. Ask me how I know.

After expensive lesson number one, I've used my old Beaver 8" table
saw (with a cover over the motor (which has a drip-proof case) for
good measure.).