So I bought a table saw a week ago. Finally got it all set up a few days ago and gave it a whirl. Processed 150 windings in short order. Or at least far quicker than the method I was using, which was to snug it in a vise, then run a 4 1/2” cutoff around it. Then I graduated to a 10” cutoff on a 9” grinder. (no guard. I don’t recommend it, though it worked fairly well).
Sometimes a better solution stares you in the face and you don’t realize it till someone else is doing it. So props to FreonJoe for turning me on to the idea of using a table saw.
So I did some browsing. Decided on a HF. On Mother’s Day they had a 25% off coupon, so I walked out with a 10” table saw for $103 and some change.
I set up some 2x4s, then bolted the saw down, set it over my bin and got to work. I zipped through the windings pretty quick. Best part is the blade still has plenty of life, even after 150. Just your run of the mill 10” cutoff found at Home Depot and others.
Another tip is using a seal puller to get the windings. Where I would spend what seemed like forever punching them through with screwdrivers, rod from printers, bolts, etc. Other than a few older/tough/varnished junk, I don't think I spent more than 60 to 90 seconds pulling windings since going to this method. So thanks to Joe for that tip as well.
I made a video of one. May want to turn sound down, or off. This took a bit longer than most. I was cutting most within 30 seconds. Then setting it off to the side and grab another. The mess I cut off gets pushed off into the bin.
So far I am happy with this saw. They tried to sell me the warranty, but if this dies after 90 days, that's $34 a month. I'm good with that.
Also, I am on the back side, pulling into the blade. Also wearing a full face shield, though if the blade were to shatter, I have my doubts the shield would withstand the impact. So the theory (and I could be wrong), if the blades goes, it throws most of it away from me. I stand to the side, to better see, and not be in the line of fire should it let go.
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