View source for Abrasive Cut-Off Saw (Parkside PMTS 180A1)

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|subcat=Metalworking
|status=Good Working Order
|reqtraining=no
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|location=Fab shop
|maintainers=Metalshop team
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An abrasive cut-off saw for small to medium size work (generally work too small for the [[Equipment/Donkey Saw|Donkey Saw]])

It can also cut hardened steel (such as lathe toolbits) which toothed bladed saws generally can't

These tools do not specifically require training but this does not mean they are free of risk. All users must familiarise themselves with the safety rules (see risk assessment below). If you have not used one before this is a good [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdbFYOth5hM|useful introductory video].

Grinders create sparks and therefore constitute hot work. Clear your surroundings of any flammable materials before use. 

In addition to the hot work risk, grinding dust is abrasive and can stain metals or woods it comes into contact with. It will damage sensitive equipment in the machine shop and ruin nice wooden projects in the wood shop. For that reason they should only be used '''in the fab shop''' unless there is a good reason to do otherwise, cleared with a director/ maintainer, and with appropriate special protection measures in place.

= Maintenance =

Cutting discs are Ø180mm Outer Diameter, Ø22 Bore, 1.6mm thick. 

Last purchased [https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384446006522?var=652572688003 here]

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