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chunkolini
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Try a digital protractor, I use one on my Dewalt chop saw to check angles are correct.
double check the "yoke" the bit with the motor and blade,make sure it doesnt flex and twist about, allowiing the blade to wander off cut.
Stan
I use Makitas, and never have much of a problem, cutting mild steel, stainless, and tubes.
Stan
I use Makitas, and never have much of a problem, cutting mild steel, stainless, and tubes.
wheresmejumper
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if you dont cut in one continuous downward stroke you can get a funny angle
First thing to do is place a machinists square on the table to confirm the blade is perpendicular to it. Then bring the blade down (obviously switched off) to see if it remains perpendicular. If it's out i'd back it, alternative is to shim it where the pivot mounts. If the pivot is sloppy then it needs backing. If it checks out then mark something before you cut it to make it easier to see where it's out... as said user technique can result in wonky cuts due to the blade flexing, usually more noticable when making angled cuts on round tube compared to 90* cuts on square
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Mine isn't a Clarke but I had to slacken the bolts that hold the pivot to the base and put a shim under the outside to make it cut straight.
chunkolini
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Not too sure about the Evolution saws, I know they make two ranges no doubt one is better than the other.
I have the Dewalt TCT chop saw, nice piece of kit.
I have the Dewalt TCT chop saw, nice piece of kit.
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Mine seems to cut straight enough - but if you behave like a gorilla, any saw will cut slightly askew - probably due to flexion in the pivot.
CJ
PS - Quite a few folk don't seem to like the noise they make, but mine seems ok to me!
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Me too
iv'e got an old Makita chop saw, it cuts just enough off vertical to make it useless, i tried shimming the pivot, but it didn't work, my guess was the motor bearing might be worn. I need to have another look at it sometime.
I got it out of a skip and it just needed new brushes, so i can't complain !
Also i totally recommend Rage saws, just never force the blade, let it eat at its own pace, or you will knacker the carbide tips.
iv'e got an old Makita chop saw, it cuts just enough off vertical to make it useless, i tried shimming the pivot, but it didn't work, my guess was the motor bearing might be worn. I need to have another look at it sometime.
I got it out of a skip and it just needed new brushes, so i can't complain !
Also i totally recommend Rage saws, just never force the blade, let it eat at its own pace, or you will knacker the carbide tips.
GeorgiePorgie
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Take it back,ask them to set it up and you will return for a demonstration cut and if it fails you will require your money back.
I have a cross mitre saw from new,it had to be set verticaly,horizontaly before it would cut straight,once done it was fine except the blade flexed a bit,large washer on the outer of the blade sorted it.
I picked up a small Rage Evolution mitre saw from B&Q for just under £50. Good bit of kit for the money. Seems to cut 2-3mm box section OK. Not too keen on the hot metal swarf it fires about, but it's so much more compact than the bigger abrasive saws. I did need to fettle with the fence and the vertical adjustment to get a true cut, but it didn't take long.
