What is wrong with my metal chop saw?

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What is wrong with my metal chop saw?When I try to make a cut, my blade is starting to wander instead of holding firm where it is. Does this just mean the blade is dull? Or is there something worse going on?
Reply:Where is it flexing, at the outer edge, or on the inner portion?  Have you verified for squareness?

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Reply:What type blade?  Sometimes abrasives get glazed and do not cut without much pressure.  If carbide,  did you bind it causing a bend?  Is your spindle tight?Are you starting cut on long flat side of material rather than corners?If carbide then blade could dull Have you used this saw successfully in the past?
Reply:I got a similar behavior.  I put a different blade in mine and it is a floppin' and flexin' back and forth while making cuts.  Never noticed it prior to changing the blade.It is a Norton brand blade, not sure which line or model.Sure makes me nervous and forces me to wear a bit extra PPE.Century buzzbox that I learned on 40+ years ago (was Dad's)Crappy Century 110volt mig 70 amp pigeon pooper.Lincoln Idealarc TIG-300
Reply:From OP: What is wrong with my metal chop saw?When I try to make a cut, my blade is starting to wander instead of holding firm where it is. Does this just mean the blade is dull? Or is there something worse going on?
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Originally Posted by Oldiron2

From OP:  Good Questions.Why do so many people ask such questions without giving almost any information about the equipment or its history, the materials, the specific situation or any pictures that might show some of that?
Reply:I agree 👍 Dave

Originally Posted by whtbaron

Maybe because they are new here, and haven't been properly roasted yet?
Reply:Could also be worn bushings/bearings in the saw itself...The harder you fall, the higher you bounce...250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:The main problem is it’s not a band saw. (Sorry Goodman, I could not resist).I gave up on my abrasive saw once I got a band saw. I rarely use it anymore because of noise, sparks, inaccuracy, and flying hot metal.Burt _____________________Miller Syncrowave 250Millermatic 211Miller 375 Plasma Cutter Hobart Handler 120www.10FtDrillBit.comwww.MyWelds.com - pictures of my work
Reply:A good one.I did not use a chop saw as ground up to must of  bar.If make 20 cuts on bar and chop saw has 1/4" wide cut that is 5" of bar stock ground up on the floor.Dave

Originally Posted by wb4rt

The main problem is it’s not a band saw. (Sorry Goodman, I could not resist).I gave up on my abrasive saw once I got a band saw. I rarely use it anymore because of noise, sparks, inaccuracy, and flying hot metal.
Reply:Hello, is it an abrasive saw?Sent from my fab shop using a mig welder and a grinder

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Reply:I guess I should use the abrasive saw.The best place for abrasive saws is thin gauge metal. At point a thin abrasive saw blade can be used.I think some like sparks fly as they cut steel. Dave

Originally Posted by MetalMan23

Hello, is it an abrasive saw?Sent from my fab shop using a mig welder and a grinder
Reply:Best place for an abrasive saw is in the dumpster Sent from my fab shop using a mig welder and a grinder

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Reply:I agree 👍 Dave

Originally Posted by MetalMan23

Best place for an abrasive saw is in the dumpster Sent from my fab shop using a mig welder and a grinder
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Originally Posted by MetalMan23

Best place for an abrasive saw is in the dumpster Sent from my fab shop using a mig welder and a grinder
Reply:Post a photo of how you have your material set up in the vise before you make a cut.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
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Originally Posted by Broccoli1

Post a photo of how you have your material set up in the vise before you make a cut.
Reply:Sounds typical .Dave

Originally Posted by whtbaron

Doesn't look like the OP has ever been back to check on the answers /questions.... is that fridge full?