Saw, compound mitre, metal (Ryobi)

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Type Chop Saw (Metal Cutting)
Make/Model Ryobi
Serial number ??
Original owner Algernon
Loan status Donated to Protospace
Arrival date Pre-2013
Location Metalworking Shop/Welding
Functional status Functional, needs tweaking (see Repair Notes)
Usage permissions Open to Members
Certification Self-Taught
Wiki-ID [[{{{id}}}]]
Label 1.0" 1.5" 2.0"

Specs

  • ??

Usage Notes

  • Make and model are identical to woodshop tool Chop_Saw_(Ryobi), do not confuse
  • Converted from a woodworking tool, not great at its job, plastic metal from sparks
  • Eye protection mandatory, sparks fly everywhere
  • Be cognizant of where spark stream is pointed, don't let people, electronics, or plastics get hit by sparks
  • Place piece to be cut against the fence, slowly lower the cutting wheel.
  • Do not use on aluminum unless using a disc designated and labeled for aluminum use only. Aluminum cutting will cause the disk to explode when the next person cuts steel.

Repair Notes

  • Converted from woodworking tool
  • Makeshift guards could be improved/replaced/secured better