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hay

10-18-2002 08:21:40




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i have several tractor/loader projects coming up and i need the best, fastest, cheapest way to cut angle and tubular steel of 1/8" wall thickness. i do not want to use a torch because of the uneven cut and slag. what would do the job for me?




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hay

10-21-2002 04:12:17




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 Re: cutting steel in reply to hay, 10-18-2002 08:21:40  
thanks to all who responded. there is always lots of great ideas on this forum.



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d3Mike

10-21-2002 03:03:33




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 Re: cutting steel in reply to hay, 10-18-2002 08:21:40  
You Gents missed two of my favorites! The standard worm drive Skill saw with an abrasive blade,and a plasma cutter. These added to a chop saw and a 4 inch grinder and you con build anything! Cold saws and band saws are great but they cost about the same as the plasma cutter which is a super versital tool.



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bbott

10-20-2002 09:40:01




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 Re: cutting steel in reply to hay, 10-18-2002 08:21:40  
I'd go with a Milwaukee hand-held bandsaw or one of the fixed mount imports.

The Milwaukee is very handy to have around for other things besides fabrication.

Just my 2 cts.



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Dr. EVIL

10-19-2002 06:08:24




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 Re: cutting steel in reply to hay, 10-18-2002 08:21:40  
DELTA sells a nice little 4" x 6" metal cutting band saw that uses an .025" x 1/2" x 64-1/2" blade. 3-speed, 1/2 HP 115V motor. About $250-$300. Blades are about $8 to $20 depending on how good of blade You buy and last for a LONG time. Saw is about the size of a saw horse. Can be used in the horizontal position for cut-off work or flips up verticle for intricate cuts. EVERY one of the hundreds of machine/fabrication shops I know of use them or a bigger version of them. I bought Mine used 20 yrs ago and use it every weekend for work like You describe. Maybe not as fast on small thin stuff as the abrasive saw but works great on large solid bar and doesn't throw hot sparks all over the shop either! Few passes with a file and the cut is ready to weld. It'll run un-attended while cutting so You can do other work while cutting. Shuts itself off at the end of the cut too.

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Tom

10-19-2002 11:47:26




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 Re: Re: cutting steel in reply to Dr. EVIL, 10-19-2002 06:08:24  
These Delta saws are the same as the rest of the 4x6 import bandsaws. Delta just put their name on them and charges more for them. They can be had for as low as 169. You may have to spend a little time setting them up, but they will do OK for the money.



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DumOleBob

10-19-2002 16:06:02




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 Re: Re: Re: cutting steel in reply to Tom, 10-19-2002 11:47:26  
I've got to say Delta has super service unlike most other importers. Twice I've called them on minor parts for my Delta tools and they never even asked when I bought 'em. Just sent them out ASAP! A P L E A S U R E to work with! God Bless America - even the importers!



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VaTom

10-19-2002 16:21:36




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: cutting steel in reply to DumOleBob, 10-19-2002 16:06:02  
D.O.B.,

You mean you're getting non-warranty, free replacement parts?



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DumOleBob

10-20-2002 18:33:19




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: cutting steel in reply to VaTom, 10-19-2002 16:21:36  

I'm not really sure since both times they never even asked when I bought it. Maybe I'm in their KomPutter. Anyway, they just sent the parts. No further questions asked. AND they were very nice about it! I like Delta!



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Bill

10-18-2002 19:20:50




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 Re: cutting steel in reply to hay, 10-18-2002 08:21:40  
I built a tandem axle utility trailer using nothing but a 4" angle grinder to cut the pieces. I've since bought a 14" chop saw, which is much better, but hey, use what you have.
Bill



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cliff keasling

10-18-2002 18:15:11




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 Re: cutting steel in reply to hay, 10-18-2002 08:21:40  
get you a metal cutting circular saw i can't remember the name of the one we have at work but it does a great job and you can use it just like a regular circular saw the metal won't even get hot it uses a 7 inch blade check at your local welding shop they should be able to help you ours cost 500.00 and the blades are 50.00 but it sure does a great job



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Tom-TX

10-18-2002 16:25:20




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 Re: cutting steel in reply to hay, 10-18-2002 08:21:40  
DeWalt has a new cut-off saw that is a metal cutting SAW with 14 inch metal cutting saw balde. This is NOT an abrasive cut-off, but a metal cutting blade. Supposed to cut up to 4 times faster than abrasive chop saws, and with NO heat. Cleaner cuts, smoother cuts, cooler cuts. Can't recall the model, but you should be able to find on internet, or at nearest steel yard store.



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Jerry A.

10-19-2002 06:40:30




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 Re: Re: cutting steel in reply to Tom-TX, 10-18-2002 16:25:20  
I've got the DeWalt carbide metal cutting saw. It's awsome for steel! Faster than a standard chop saw (I have one of those, too), and generates almost NO heat...you can touch the cut surface immediately to handle it. Band saws are good, too, but not nearly as fast as a carbide metal cutting blade. I can cut through a piece of 1.5" x 1.5" x 1/8" angle steel in 4 seconds or less without any undue pressure on the blade.

My only gripe is that it shoots the tiny little chips of steel all over, but it's a small price to pay for a precise and fast cut.

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KX

10-25-2002 10:35:22




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 Re: Re: Re: cutting steel in reply to Jerry A., 10-19-2002 06:40:30  
I heard the blades for those can be pricey. Also, would it cut through heavier stuff like Drill Stem pipe and 1/4 inch angle and 3/4 inch sucker rod? Thanks.



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Peter Kosloski

10-18-2002 14:11:12




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 Re: cutting steel in reply to hay, 10-18-2002 08:21:40  
Porta Band will kick a chop saws butt every day there is no comparison. I have purchased both and they are milwaukees and the chop saw no longer is plugged in.



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TimC

10-18-2002 13:53:58




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 Re: cutting steel in reply to hay, 10-18-2002 08:21:40  
Rent a port a band.



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Chester

10-18-2002 11:12:34




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 Re: cutting steel in reply to hay, 10-18-2002 08:21:40  
One of those 14" chop saws will do the job. Have used one to cut 1/2" stock of various widths. Just don't push it too hard on the heavier stuff as those saws will easily go up in smoke.



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Greg S

10-18-2002 11:09:52




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 Re: cutting steel in reply to hay, 10-18-2002 08:21:40  
Howbout either an abrasive blade cut-off saw (Makita, Ryobi, Milwaukee) or a porta-band saw (Milwaukee, Porter Cable). Either one will run in the $2-300 range and both have pro/cons.



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Ray

10-18-2002 12:46:49




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 Re: Re: cutting steel in reply to Greg S, 10-18-2002 11:09:52  
Abrasive chopsaw will cut through 1/8" wall tubing quickly.
If you get one I found that using sections of pipe as conveyor/rollers really helps in positioning for the cut. Keep a file handle or die grinder to knock the burr off.



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