Hi guys, I'm still new here, although I've been a member for a little
while. I finally got the opportunity to get to a HF store and they
price matched Homier's old price of 99 dollars.
It took me about an hour or 2 to get it all assembled and fine tuned,
but I do have a few questions....
First, I will be cutting various amounts/types of metal such as
stainless, high carbon, 6061, and copper. What TPIs would you guys
recommend? I also plan on adding a coolant system.....if I do that,
what speeds are recommended???
Second, I have been cutting 1/2"x3" copper stock. I used the slowest
speed and some cutting oil. It cuts great when I stand the bar up
vertically. However, when I place the bar flat, it stops cutting with
about 1/32" to go. The saw doesnt stop, the blade just stops cutting,
and I also have the tension in the pressure spring as low as possible
with out the I-bolt coming out of the handle. Any suggestions?
Third, I notice that the motor gets extremely hot after about 10
minutes.....If I leave the pulley cover off, it stays cooler a little
while longer, but not much. Is this normal???
All in all, it seems to be a great saw for a 100 bux though.
Thanks,
Andy
