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Terry_VK5TM · 1st Sep 2019, 2:36 pm

Reduce the depth of the cut to the minimum necessary - less blade in the material the less drag on it.

Skewing the blade could warp or break the blade.

I would also be inclined to put some sort of cover over the top 3/4 of the blade, if it breaks, you don't want any of it hitting you.

1st Sep 2019, 2:36 pm	#12
Terry_VK5TM Nonode Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tintinara, South Australia, Australia Posts: 2,343	Re: A 12V DC Variable Speed homebrew PCB circular saw. Reduce the depth of the cut to the minimum necessary - less blade in the material the less drag on it. Skewing the blade could warp or break the blade. I would also be inclined to put some sort of cover over the top 3/4 of the blade, if it breaks, you don't want any of it hitting you. __________________ Terry VK5TM https://www.vk5tm.com/