Tool question

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30-9

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Hi folks

Don’t yell at me if this is a really dumb question.

I have a power saw. I use it for cutting wood shelves, etc.

Do they sell a metal blade for these saws so I can use it to cut small metal projects on the cars?
 
7" circular saw , yup at Home Depot / Lowes , metal cutting disc . They have one for concrete , don't get that one . It is a little hard on the saw . I usually use the $5 ones from garage sales for slicing and dicing metal .
 
Yes, a Sawsall makes quick work of removing exhaust system and disposable suspension parts. I use a Sabersaw for medium-smaller jobs and a Dremel tool for cutting small-very small items (Gets in tight spaces too).
 
I used to cut 1/2 thick alumium with a skill saw, just used a carbide tipped blade. Makes a really big mess with chips. Just be careful for kick backs.
 
Milwaukee, and others I suppose, make a metal cutting circular saw--The blade is more enclosed than a wood cutting circular saw--Probably much safer--I have a portable, hand held band saw that is extremely handy even for cutting heavy metal and pipe that is hard to get in my stationary band saw--With a long extension cord I can work quite far from the shop also--Eye protection with any saw is of most importance--
 
flatrod said:
I used to cut 1/2 thick alumium with a skill saw, just used a carbide tipped blade. Makes a really big mess with chips. Just be careful for kick backs.
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Reminds my of my early (pre engineering) Boeing days. I worked in tooling and we would cut thick sheets of aluminum (1 and 2 inch stuff) with these large air driven "skill" type saws. It was interesting to say the least.
 
Get a reciprocating saw (Sawzall is one brand). Many different blades available for most materials. I find a two speed version is best. Great for demolition if you have a home remodeling project. Nice thing is that they are very safe and don't throw sparks and hot metal chips. Easy to get into tight spaces like to cut a bolt. Just a all round, very handy tool. You can even cut shallow curves.
 
Thanks Guys! As always great advise.

I have a sawsall but it is hard to get straight, even cuts especially long cuts.

thanks again for bearing with my lack of knowledge, but I'm learning thanks to you all!
 
I have used my table saw many times to cut aluminum plate up to 3/4 " thick. Good carbide blade, safety glasses, hearing protection and face shield are a must!
 
I picked up a chop-saw from a friend, cheap, and put a metal blade on it (10"). I also used a piece of 3/4" plywood between me and the fiber blade/disc. Guess I'm over safe and didn't want it fraggin' on me. Chopsaw was great for cut angles, etc...


Don't buy a cheap fiber blade/disc. Like an angle grinder blade/disc they are turning a huge rpm. Be aware, be safe! Faceshield.. armor... whatever. I like pirates with that cool eye patch, but I don't want to be one.




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30-9 said:
Thanks Guys! As always great advise.

I have a sawsall but it is hard to get straight, even cuts especially long cuts.

thanks again for bearing with my lack of knowledge, but I'm learning thanks to you all!
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A piece of angle iron clamped along the cut line will help you get straight(er) cuts.
 
Buy some very good ear muffs. Buy a good sabre saw instead of a circular saw.
Circular saw is too dangerous IMO.
 
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