How to cut aluminium

[tonyfoale]

So far I have 10 fingers left. Just lucky I guess.

[LMMasterMariner]

Lucky but also very careful.

[LMMasterMariner]

10-fingers-no-spares-in-stock-safety-sign

[olderdan]

So far I have 10 fingers left. Just lucky I guess.

Is that an Evolution Rage blade?, they are good for alloy.
I tried that once with a TCT wood blade and noticed afterwards that three tips were missing, thankfully they missed me too.

[mudnducs]

loud I bet

[Dr Stan]

Free hand sawing on a table saw is just asking to loose fingers/hands no matter the material. You just got lucky and I do not recommend repeating the stunt.

[Moby Duck]

So far I have 10 fingers left. Just lucky I guess.

You have a head start on me already. I only have 8 fingers and 2 thumbs.

[Metalmuncher]

I think a guard and miter square would be helpful here. But I still wouldn't use my table saw on metal that thick.

[Dr Stan]

With the correct blade it would be just fine. However the disregard for safety is way beyond the pale.

I've cut a lot of aluminum with a table and a compound miter saw. Each time I've also set up a poly sprayer to spray water on the cut to keep from being burnt from the chips.

[ragsflh]

need a guard.water