Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll make sure I have the part level and not just supported. Real brain fart moment on my part there. I'll also keep the other models/brands in mind when I go to buy one. I'll keep making do with the DeWalt for now as it's working well enough. I intend to build my own exhaust including headers which is why I was wanting a chop saw. Just want to make sure I get a quality piece that's worth my money.

Craig, are those Norton blades metal or are they friction blades?

Level should help but, don't forget to keep the material in line with the backstop too.

The ones I used are fiction blades with abrasive on the sides. I was just checking on Nortons site, and it looks like they changed the names. It looks like they now call it rapid cut. I'll check for an old wheel tomorrow and see if they have a cross reference number.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...2083_200332083

These are the ones I have had the best luck with. Not saying there aren't better ones out there, but these work well. I've gone through about 4 of them cutting axle tubes, exhaust, plate and tubing, they do wear fast, so get a couple.

Thanks Craig.

Ryan, I double checked everything with a square and line of sight before cutting. I don't trust the guides or tick marks on the degree curve. Checking level was the only thing I didn't do. Doh!

Thanks guys.