DESIGN - Chop Saw Material Support

Hi all,

I'm in the design phase for a chop saw material support. Each one is basically a 1-1/2" roller.

The center grey block is the chop saw base.

Looking to incorporate a lazy susan type swivel base to give me +/- 55 degrees of swing.

Any thoughts or input from experience you have with this type of support would be appreciated.

 

My cutoff saw has the mitre feature built into it (compound), and it has notches for pre-determined angles such as 45 deg., etc.
So you already got a saw, or looking to buy one?
If buying one, get the swivel one.
If not, never mind.

 

If you have a swivel base under the entire saw that means to attain an angle cut the entire saw has to be rotated wherefore severely hampering (reducing) the saws cutting capabilities.

 

I would make the roller positions adjustable and the extension arms each removable, maybe even telescoping or modular. That would be a big commitment of real estate as one piece, plus you dont always get to pick the side youre feeding from so having more options is helpful.

Pete

 

Thanks guys, this saw is just a standard abrasive cut-off with no swivel built-in. I'm Sick of supporting 8ft lengths of steel with wood for it just to fall over.

An automatic hack-saw is on the shopping list but for now the list has too much other stuff on it

I have a fully swiveling mitre saw for dead tree carcasses and it works like a champ.

 

While a decent support base/base is ideal I have a few dead man stands in the garage I use for long pieces of material when cutting.

I do plan on making a saw stand one of these days when I get around to it.

Did you look at the design Kelly came up with for his cold saw stand?

The roller system is nice but takes up some reality.

 

Though you might be intent on making a nice rig for the chop saw, another possibility would be make a couple of pads. Tack a 3/4" plywood board onto a couple of 2x4 blocks, giving you a 2-1/2" height. They won't fall over but they might scoot around. Just a simple thought.

 

OCD, no I did not see Kelly's stand, where is it hosted?

Al, Yea I've had all sorts of supports floating around but as I get more into metal work I feel the need for something more robust and less to fiddle with.

 

This one is very slick and pivots


http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?12430-Chop-Saw-Mobile-Workstation&p=2313441#post2313441

 

Nice Mach but a little more work than I want to put in at the moment. Good idea to have an abrasive saw above a welder? mmm...

 

Kelly, the back fence is adjustable too. Looking to remove it all together and incorporate a fence into the base, so when the saw is swiveled the stock remains straight on the stands. Need to figure out stop blocks fro most used angles but they can be fabri-cobbled when cuts are being made.

 

It would be nice if they made a cold saw that has swivel / double miter cut capabilities like a regular chop saw,
And is in the DeWalt pricing category.

They (other manufacturers) do make such a beast but with a hefty price tag.

 

I’m really surprised that you guys with CNC router systems and lathes haven’t whipped up a miter base for your cold saws.

Would definitely make life a little simpler.

 

Wish I had the budget for a cold saw...

 

The cold saw is one saw I’m glad Kelly strongly suggested I get and not cheap out on.
It has paid for itself in more ways than 1.

I’ve cut up to 1/4” x 8” C channel with no problem.
8” is it’s max cutting capabilities on width.

 

Just checked and the Dewalt as Kelly has would cost me US$900 + tax, 50% shipping & handling fees...