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minus-squareelucubra@sopuli.xyzlinkfedilinkarrow-up57·edit-23 days agoRegular cutting disks are made, at least in part, from aluminum oxide. The cut aluminum tends to bond to the disks, slowing them down, and making the disk slower. There are specific aluminum cutting disks that don’t clog, making the cut much faster. Just saying. Also, if using a reciprocating saw, keep the guard against the material, it’s there to prevent the blade from jumping when it snags.
minus-square418_im_a_teapot@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up2·2 days ago Also, if using a reciprocating saw, keep the guard against the material, And don’t press so hard against the blade. You will only create excessive heat which is bad for sharpness. Let the blade work at its own pace.
minus-squareelucubra@sopuli.xyzlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·2 days agoTrue. Generally applicable to most power cutting tools
Regular cutting disks are made, at least in part, from aluminum oxide. The cut aluminum tends to bond to the disks, slowing them down, and making the disk slower.
There are specific aluminum cutting disks that don’t clog, making the cut much faster.
Just saying.
Also, if using a reciprocating saw, keep the guard against the material, it’s there to prevent the blade from jumping when it snags.
And don’t press so hard against the blade. You will only create excessive heat which is bad for sharpness. Let the blade work at its own pace.
True. Generally applicable to most power cutting tools