Tried to make angle grinder into 4 inch saw

[dirtrider73068]

Well since my hopes about the mini table saw went away I went back to harbor freight to try some things, got some small blades and a arbor to go in my dremel would work good if could turn up to full speed with out alot of vibration. So I had a 4 inch carbide saw blade, used a step bit, drilled out the center of the blade, then had to use a tapered grinding stone in my drill so it would fit the arbor on the angle grinder.

Well it all fit good, thought woohoo I am on a roll, well it works ok, but you have to pull against the spin of the blade, if not the blade grabs and jump out of the cut, plus get alot of tear out, maybe slow the speed down and tape up the cut lines might help. But over all it did work, just need to fine tune it.

[dgman]

Man what you are describing scares the bejeebies out of me! Have you thought about maybe using a hand saw? I realize you are trying to save some money, but I would seriously consider buying a real table saw!

[king310]

let me know when it is safe to come out from under my desk!!!!!!!!!

[scotti158]

Get yourself a table saw or at least a 7 1/4" circular saw.

[dirtrider73068]

Yea it was nerve jumping, don't think its going to work, but I love doing thinking projects like this. I am more than likely will have a table saw on my list as well as a bench top drill press. I have a circular saw, but its a very old sears saw, all metal and heavy, need a new one thats lighter.

[Billy in Va]

Move over King Im joining ya till he  get s a real saw of some kind!

[Billy in Va]

Nerve jumping Dirtrider?   I'm sitting here shaking in my boots just thinking about what you are doing  Sweating too

[king310]

Find youre own table. There is not enough room under here for both of us with out someones butthanging out

[dirtrider73068]

lol I had to at least try, had fun doing it, but most likely not something to keep useing.

[KarlB]

Ditto the above points.

I will say this:  It would be cheaper to buy a table saw than to have surgery to reattach fingers - and a lot more fun too!

Karl

[GrayBeard]

Having used an angle grinder a lot that just boggles my mind!

I watched my son-in-law almost grind of his manhood with one and I would NEVER attempt what you just did!

Get on craigslist and find a table saw! P L E A S E ! ! !

That is NOT a thinking project..it is a ticket to TRAGEDY!!!

~~~GB~~~

[dirtrider73068]

I will get a table saw, thought I would try it, though at harbor freight they do have a blade thats chain saw chain on a wheel to put on a angle grinder for carving, kinda what gave me the idea, but after trying this I don't even see how that would work either. Table saw and drill press is on my list of nest tools to buy.

[Rapid Roger]

Measure with a micrometer, Mark with a crayon, and Cut it with an ax!

Do you juggle chainsaws for a hobby too?

Rog

[Coullion]

Take your old Sears circular saw and mount it upside down under a table with the blade sticking through the top. Install a homemade fence and presto! Instant table saw.
 

[dirtrider73068]

Well actually I have that very setup, its a table that folds up, put a circular saw, router or jig saw under it, and you have a multi table saw setup. I will get the circular saw set back under it for now, and use it. Think the brand is hirsh folding table saw.