How to cut aluminium

**tonyfoale** · Aug 8, 2017, 06:41 AM

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

**LMMasterMariner** · Aug 8, 2017, 06:53 AM

Lucky but also very careful.

**LMMasterMariner** · Aug 8, 2017, 07:22 AM

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

**olderdan** · Aug 8, 2017, 09:54 AM

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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** · Aug 8, 2017, 10:13 AM

loud I bet

**Dr Stan** · Aug 8, 2017, 03:23 PM

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** · Aug 8, 2017, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by tonyfoale

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** · Aug 8, 2017, 04:11 PM

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** · Aug 8, 2017, 06:10 PM

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.