Just remember the 3 tooth touch rule, which means that you want at least
3 teeth cutting (including at the beginning) at all times. If you're
predominately cutting about 1" or larger and don't mind rough cuts, a
coarser (<10 tpi) should do well. I've heard that variable pitch is a
good compromise to switching out blades.
I run mine at the highest speed for everything, with no coolant - Al,
ferrous, brass. But, again, it's actually running less that 1/2 per
month.
With a good blade on them, they're a good little workhorse. I have a
Lennox blade on mine.
Graciously,
Jim
Lakewood, CA
All Hail Rube Goldberg!
tyrex453 wrote:
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Thanks for the advice all.....
I'm going to try cutting some more with the copper flat horizontally.
I'm very sure that the arm is not hitting anything. I think that
there probably wasnt enough pressure being applied to the arm.
About the motor temp., I guess I'll just run it till it dies.
Anyone have any suggestions on TPIs and cutting speeds(with flood
coolant) though??? I dont mind brazing my own, but would like some
input on what is the best for cutting thicker peices(I.E. 3"+). Also,
how do you guys feel about varible TPI blades???
Thanks again!
Andy
