From Newsgroup: rec.crafts.metalworking

I went on about the Fein Slugger carbide chop saw a while back. I have
cut a lot of aluminum flat bar with it since then, and it just works. I
did have it sounding funny once, and there was a curled up chip weld
behind 3 or 4 of the teeth, but it popped right out with no tooth
damage. None I could see with my eyes anyway. I probably should buy a
couple spare blades for it, but so far this one is cruising along.

I haven't cut a lot of steel with it, but I've cut a little bit. Right
now I am making a square to cut the grid on my welding table, and I have
some not quite straight 1/2 by 3 inch (13mm by 76mm apx) hot rolled.
Probably A36. It was scrap in the back of my dad's hardware store I
cleaned up a few months back. I just made two cuts in it for the two
parts of a T-square, and I honestly think it cut faster and easier than
the 6061 I usually cut with that saw.

FYI: the plan is to make a 48" square with annular cut 5/8 (16mm) holes
every two inches, and then make two pin spacers so I can move the square modestly accurately and quickly over the length of my welding table. I
know there may be some cumulative error over that many rough gaged
moves, but it should be good enough for "most" welding projects. I tend
to measure and square by hand anything important anyway.

I've decided its time to get started on my giant work bench project, and
I'll build all the leg assemblies in pairs on a fixture on the table.

Anyway, I don't know about the other brands of carbide metal cutting
chop saws, but this Fein Slugger was definitely worth the money for me.
Well, and I had a 20% off coupon and got free shipping.

As some folks might say, "I was totally chuffed with how it sliced
through that steel flat bar." Not the first steel I've cut on it, but
it was the first steel the same size as aluminum I regularly cut.

I know I have to stand there holding the handle and the trigger, but it
SOOOO MUCH FASTER than either horizontal band saw that I'd just don't
care.

Yeah, you all are tired of hearing it. LOL. Sorry, I just get happy
when things just work. I wish I had invested in a saw like this a long
time ago. My only real gripe is that there are a few pieces of larger
stock I use that I still have to cut on the band saw.
--
Bob La Londe
CNC Molds N Stuff

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From Newsgroup: rec.crafts.metalworking

On 5/28/2026 4:28 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:

FYI: the plan is to make a 48" square with annular cut 5/8 (16mm) holes every two inches, and then make two pin spacers so I can move the square modestly accurately and quickly over the length of my welding table.-a I know there may be some cumulative error over that many rough gaged
moves, but it should be good enough for "most" welding projects.-a I tend
to measure and square by hand anything important anyway.

I also want to design and build my idea for a "simple" tube notcher that
keys into a standard 2 x 2 x 5/8 welding table grid, although that's
more an after thought. The idea was the table grid gives you a huge
range and adjustability without much loss in accuracy by just moving the
clamp on the table.
--
Bob La Londe
CNC Molds N Stuff
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From Newsgroup: rec.crafts.metalworking

On 5/28/2026 4:28 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:

FYI: the plan is to make a 48" square with annular cut 5/8 (16mm) holes every two inches, and then make two pin spacers so I can move the square modestly accurately and quickly over the length of my welding table.-a I know there may be some cumulative error over that many rough gaged
moves, but it should be good enough for "most" welding projects.-a I tend
to measure and square by hand anything important anyway.

I also want to design and build my idea for a "simple" tube notcher that
keys into a standard 2 x 2 x 5/8 welding table grid, although that's
more an after thought. The idea was the table grid gives you a huge
range and adjustability without much loss in accuracy by just moving the
clamp on the table.
--
Bob La Londe
CNC Molds N Stuff
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