chop saw problem

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I have a Hitachi 14" chop saw, and I have a problem with cutting 45 degree angles. When placed in the 45 degree position, the blade doesn't actually square up with the square tubing I am cutting (1.5" 16 gauge) and I end up having to bend/break it off by hand (maybe a small piece about 1/8 inch in the corner is not cut through) and clean up using an angle grinder. Am I just doing something wrong? This is the first chop saw I've owned and I'm surprised if the manufacturer would make such a glaring error in design.
Reply:Sounds like it might be time for a new blade, if the current one isnt "big" enough to "eat" through that last little bit of tubing. They get smaller as you use them.Another thing, you might have to move the solid stop on your vise forward a little bit, or a hole, if thats how its set up.[Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Sounds like it might be time for a new blade, if the current one isnt "big" enough to "eat" through that last little bit of tubing. They get smaller as you use them.Another thing, you might have to move the solid stop on your vise forward a little bit, or a hole, if thats how its set up.[Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Originally Posted by LanseSounds like it might be time for a new blade, if the current one isnt "big" enough to "eat" through that last little bit of tubing. They get smaller as you use them.Another thing, you might have to move the solid stop on your vise forward a little bit, or a hole, if thats how its set up.
Reply:When cutting any angle less than 90*, I clamp the piece to the fence w/ visegrip c- clamp to prevent creeping.                                     MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Move the ViseEd 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
Reply:Dont push the saw through the cut either, it will make the blade try to walk around and give you a crooked cut.
Reply:Originally Posted by tackitTry using a speed square to set your machine's for making 45s, the degree marks on saws are for fast not accuracy.   I hold the wheel down and put the speed square against the fence and the wheel. I don't have accuracy problems with my Milwaukee chop saw, it's plenty accurate.These 45 cuts were right off the saw, no cleaning up was done to them.
Reply:Alot of chop saws especially cheapos have problems with 45's move the vise if possible and watch when you clamp some vises push the material ahead as you clamp.Millermatic 252millermatic 175miller 300 Thunderboltlincoln ranger 250smith torcheslots of bfh'sIf it dont fit get a bigger hammer