Saw, compound mitre, metal (Ryobi)

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This article is about a tool that is no longer at Protospace. Further information can be found below.

• Type: Chop Saw (Metal Cutting)
• Make/Model: Ryobi
• Serial Number: ??
• Original Owner: Algernon
• Removed by: {{{removedby}}}
• Removal Reason: {{{removalreason}}}
• Loan Status: Donated to Protospace
• Arrival Date: Pre-2013
• Removal Date: {{{removaldate}}}
• Replacements: {{{replacements}}}
• Location: Metalworking Shop/Welding
• Functional Status: Functional, needs tweaking (see Repair Notes)
• Usage Permissions: Open to Members
• Certification: Self-Taught
• Wiki-ID: [[{{{id}}}]]

Specs

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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