TCT Chop saw

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RED equipment: Do not use without specific training.


Safety

  • Ear defenders
  • Eye protection

Its loud and throws hot bits of metal around.

Instructions

Cuts steel and aluminium. Ensure piece is firmly clamped and long enough so that it cannot be twisted out of the vice. Vice can be turned to an angle but is not very accurate. Go slow and use some cutting fluid or WD40 to help the cutting.

Pre-job

Inspect blade for missing or cracked teeth Consider where the chips will be thrown.

Post-check

Clean up any chips Inspect blade for missing or cracked teeth

Ownership

Hackspace Donated from South London Hackspace