They're called "chop" saws because "hack" saw was allready taken! I just use my angle finder/ protractor thingy, if I need to get closer than that I find a bandsaw.

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Jul 26, 2007 · This started with a thread began by KIWI asking about the Evolution Cold Cut Saw and turned into a discussion of cold cut saws in general vs the standard 14" chop saws. Guy on the …

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Jun 18, 2008 · Most of the abrasive chop saws have nothing to do with accuracy, it about getting you in the ball park. If you are off 5-10 degrees with a wood miter saw it will show up instantly, if you are 5 …

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I know what you mean about throwing a chop saw blade. Bad. The bandsaw is the way to go. Also you can do other things while it cuts, blade life is way better ( cost effective ) plus if you have one like my, …

Oct 17, 2006 · OK, I have a rather nice chop saw, a DeWalt and I have experienced the flexing/wandering blade on some round stock. ( 5/16 steel rod ) while attempting a miter cut.

Feb 4, 2020 · ive been reading about the dry cut chop saws with carbide blades, they claim they are way faster, way more accurate etc. from researching, I see a lot of complaints on the dewalt and Makita, …