I have a miter saw that I was given. It has a cutoff blade on it which obviously works well for small metal cuts. Can I use that to cut 4x4 lumber or should I go get a traditional blade for that duty? I'm wondering if the cutoff blade can handle the thickness of the cut safely. I just want to do a few cuts, but I can certainly spring for a "regular" blade if it's not safe to use the cutoff.
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Cutoff blade on lumber?
- Thread starter bjr34bass
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I'm not brave enough to try that.
Cutoff wheels are made for really thick, dense stuff like metal. On soft stuff like wood they'll burn more than anything else.
Figure it'd be like using sandpaper to cut the wood.
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Figure it'd be like using sandpaper to cut the wood.
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Smoke, and if you're persistent, FIRE!! 
Get a regular wood blade for wood.
Get a regular wood blade for wood.
Is it a miter saw or a chop saw? A wood saw usually has a sawdust catcher and can be damaged by using abrasive blades instead of toothed ones. It's really best to have one of each.
I think you should try both ways: cut some lumber with the abrasive blade (wear respirator and keep fire extinguisher handy), then put on a wood blade and chop some tubing. Oh and post video
I think you should try both ways: cut some lumber with the abrasive blade (wear respirator and keep fire extinguisher handy), then put on a wood blade and chop some tubing. Oh and post video
It's a mitre saw with an abrasive blade on it. The PO used it for cutting metal rods. He never cleaned it, clogged up the table and broke the adjustment lever trying to man handle it into adjusting. I just set it and forget it for 90 degree cuts, but hey it's free! I'll get a traditional blade for my 4x4 cuts. THanks!
I've cut 2x4's with a chop saw many times. Smokes like crazy. Basically sanding your way through as somebody else said.
The other downside is, it clogs the abrasive blade. When you go back to steel, the next few cuts will be a bit labored.
Upside, if your chop saw cuts straight, its super smooth finish, albeit, dark brown burn.
The other downside is, it clogs the abrasive blade. When you go back to steel, the next few cuts will be a bit labored.
Upside, if your chop saw cuts straight, its super smooth finish, albeit, dark brown burn.
