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Fig. 37 Fig. 38
CUTTING ALUMINUM
You can easily cut aluminum extrusions (for making
aluminum screens and storm windows) with your
compound miter saw. When cutting aluminum extrusions
(or other sections that can be cut with a saw blade),
position the material so that the blade is cutting through
the smallest cross-section (Fig. 39). The wrong way to
cut aluminum angles is illustrated in Fig. 40. Apply a
stick wax (available at most mill supply houses) to the
blade before cutting aluminum stock. The wax provides
proper lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the
blade.
Never apply lubricant to the blade while the
machine is running.
Fig. 39
Fig. 40
Fig. 42Fig. 41
CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL
When cutting flat pieces, first check to see if the material
is bowed. If it is, make sure the material is positioned on
the table as shown in Fig. 41.
If the material is positioned the wrong way as shown in
Fig. 42, the workpiece will pinch the blade near the
completion of the cut.
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