Possible tool donation (Evolution S355MCS heavy duty chop saw)

[msutton]

I have been considering buying a metal chop saw in order to be able to make more precise cuts (including miters) on steel tubing. So, I would like to propose the following:

I will buy an Evolution S355MCS heavy duty chop saw (plus a stand) and donate to the metal shop (or possibly the machine shop if we would prefer). I can either pay for the saw myself and have it delivered to Makerspace or donate the money. (The price for the saw and stand is $1,001 plus tax.)

Evolution S355MCS: Mitering Chop Saw With 14 In. Mild Steel Blade | Heavy Duty...

Evolution Universal Chop Saw Stand With Telescopic Arms and Folding Legs

Please let me know what y’all think about this.

Regards,
Mark

[rlisbona]

We already have a cold saw with coolant in the machine shop that does a great job on square and miter cuts. I have a metal cutting chop saw at home similar to the evolution and it throws extremely sharp chips, cleanup is such a hassle I rarely use it.

@Team_Metal_Shop

[msutton]

OK, how can I get checked out on the cold saw?

Mark

[ozindfw]

Stop by Tool time with Tim on Thursday and he should be able to do it then.

@TBJK

[msutton]

Thanks. Can you please tell me what time on Thursday Tool Time happens?

[ozindfw]

I beleive it starts about seven or so, but @TBJK can confirm.

[John_Marlow]

6-8 pm.

Tool Time with Tim Thursdays 6-8pm

Ok I’m going to try something similar to office hours, only its not in an office, hence the name. If you have a project that you are trying to figure a way out to do it, come by Thursdays 6-8pm in Machine shop. To be clear, this will not be equipment training. This is for those who may not know how to fixture or approach an issue in machining. Or just come hang out. Let solve some problems.

Set yourself as “Watching” (or “Tracking”) on the thread linked above because sometimes Tim can’t make it.

[msutton]

Thanks very much!
Mark