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[http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Chop-Saws-Buying-Guide-/10000000177632740/g.html '''Chop saws'''] are circular saws fixed to pivoted arm such that they cut with a downwards ''‘chopping’'' motion although the term is usually applied to metal-cutting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrasive_saw '''abrasive saws'''] ''(hot saws)'', or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_saw '''cut-off saws'''] ''(cold saws)''. Those for cutting wood are referred to as a '''[[Mitre Saw]]''' or '''[[Mitre Saw|Compound Mitre Saw]]''' if the blade can tilt ''(most chop saws allow the base to swivel for angled cuts)''.
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<span style="color: red">'''Safety point!'''
Power saws are extremely dangerous machines and should only be used under supervision and after appropriate training by specifically trained staff.
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<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
Using a cold saw blade in another chop saw can cause them to burn out because of the the higher rate of revolutions.
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