# miter saws and cutting steel

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**Created:** [January 7, 2008, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/miter-saws-and-cutting-steel/41394 "2008-01-07T10:39:20Z")
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Most chop saws dont have the torque to do that, wood cuts take a few seconds

metal takes a lot more, more consistent torque and require beefier motors

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