Chop Saw

(Originally from here)

The Shop in Bray Lab has a Kalamazoo Wet Abrasive Cut-off Saw with a 14" wheel and 28x16" bed size that can be used to cut metal.

This is dangerous piece of equipment, with a spindle that can go up to 2,200 RPM.

Setup

Choose correct wheel for material being cut
Hold workpiece securely in vise (workpiece movement during cutting can result in a
broken wheel)
Position workpiece slightly ahead of wheel center (towards operator); small parts
positioned too far behind wheel center will cause wheel bounce

Press Green start button
Turn on coolant spray
Stand on one side of the cutting wheel (to avoid sparks)
Pull saw handle to lower cutting wheel, apply appropriate pressure let the wheel do
the work