Diy chop bench saw conversion.

[r_chez_08]

Hi,
Okay i had this idea that a chop saw is esentially like a bench mounted angle grinder, so do you guys think it would be feesable to make a mount that bolts on to a bench to make a 9" grinder into a chop saw? And then have a vise like a drill press one that you can change angles on?
Rob

 

[Doc Sprocket]

It would probably take a lot of engineering to make a swinging mount for it that will hold it firmly enough to cut true angles and yet pivot for the "chop". Dunno if it's worth it.

9"? I don't think I've even seen a 9" angle grinder.

 

[redsox985]

I wouldn't try to retrofit one. Remember those photos of the guy who was using some crazy combo of wheels and grinders? Chop saws have more guards and safety mechanisms on them.

 

[Cam]

9" is a large beast of a grinder toystory!

We just bought a chop saw, and removed most of the safety gear, haha.

chop saw's are not too steep?

One thing to modify / make if you do end up buying a chop saw, is behind the cut off wheel there is a deflector plate (often adjustable) , you take that off and make a 90 degree scoop looking device that takes the sparks down into a container, we use a 20 litre metal paint tin for ours, the scoop looks neat and does a great job at keeping the workshop clean, also if you have small off cuts you just slide them down the scoop, quick as!

 

[r_chez_08]

It would probably take a lot of engineering to make a swinging mount for it that will hold it firmly enough to cut true angles and yet pivot for the "chop". Dunno if it's worth it.

9"? I don't think I've even seen a 9" angle grinder.

Yeah, 9" it's quite a beast. My dad ha only just allowed me to use it, cos he doesn't want me cutting off my arm.
We have a 4" and a 4.5" too.
I will have a look at it to see if there is any way to secure it well. I would ideally want it so it is easily removable. Maybe I should just ask for one for my birthday .
Rob

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Wow, I could see a 9" being a he//uva workout on the arms!
I like the debris chute idea, Cam.

 

[r_chez_08]

Yeah it is a bit, but it takes half the time. I can see two mounting points on the grinder, the two 12mm? Threaded holes for the handle to be in a different position.
Rob