[soundmotor]

I have used an old chop saw to cut metal with an abrasive blade before. The one I used was originally made for wood, and it worked just fine. The only issues I had were that the saw had plastic chip shields in the bed and part of the blade guard was plastic too. The hot metal from the abrasive blade melted it a little. No harm though.

Great, that's what I needed to know.

All responses very much appreciated.

I will probably pick up a triple-chip blade for when I do work with non-ferrous stock.