dunno how to add on to last thread. . . the work whould be for my business so whould be ongoing! the metal whould be genral steel. . but whould also wanting to cut 3inch channel and inch thick rounds bar to hope info helps cheers john. . .
2006-09-13 20:13:20 · 10 answers · asked by q q 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Buy a hackbar, it's a type of automatic hacksaw, most are electric. you set the metal into a guide and the saw cuts away itself, water running onto the cut to keep it cool and wash away the filings. Whichever type you go for, jigsaw, grinder etc. remember that all metal cutting blades or discs are supposed to be colour coded blue, to make them easily recognisable.
2006-09-13 20:24:54 · answer #1 · answered by questor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few options...
1. A cold saw - This is a slow speed saw that runs at around 60 -100 RPM these are very precise saws. I have used them for cutting production pieces that required a repeatable angle, so it needed to very precise.
2. Band saw - If you are going to be cutting a large amount of steel I would suggest getting a stationary band-saw. check Grizzly.com out they have a lot of different saws for a pretty reasonable price. I wouldn't suggest using a port-a-band because you'll be burning blades up left and right., and at 7-15 dollars a piece it can get real expensive real quick.
3. Chop saw - There are two types of this kind. One is an abrasive cutoff wheel, these are fast but they produce a lot of smoke and debris. The other type is a dry blade type. Porter cable manufactures one that does a fine job and leaves the end with a very clean cut. That is one drawback to abrasive is that they essentially burn the metal away and leave the ends a bit raggedy.
4. If these are production pieces you may want to chck with your supplier as they may be able to supply you with your lengths precut. Of course it would be for a charge but it can save you in labor costs.
2006-09-14 05:54:35 · answer #2 · answered by metalmasterscm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For solid plate, flat pieces of steel, solid steel blanks,etc. you typically dont use a saw you use a waterjet, milling machine, or c& c lath.
For round bar you can use a dry cut saw like the porter cabel 1400 & 1410. It all just depends on how thick the round bar is and how much you is cutting. Them saws will cut some pretty big bars, pipes,etc.
2006-09-14 00:24:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to use what is called a cut-off or chop off saw, and for the size metal I would recommend a 14" Chop Saw with an abrasive blade. They are easy to obtain at any home center or tool outlet. If you switch to non-steel materials such as aluminum, brass or copper you will need to use a carbide tipped saw blade, and use Beeswax on the blade to act as a lubricant, carbide blades don't come cheap.
2006-09-13 21:29:30 · answer #4 · answered by Doing it too 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
go to your local lowes or home depot and by a dewalt sawsall...they cut metal or wood. just make sure you buy the metal blade.
2006-09-15 12:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by jdclodfelter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ur best bet is a portable band saw sometimes called a "side cutter".....mulit speed, 12" cutting room......
lic. gen. contractor
2006-09-13 23:48:58 · answer #6 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a hacksaw, John.
2006-09-13 20:21:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a portable bandsaw w/ a cooling line
2006-09-13 21:07:58 · answer #8 · answered by rugbumpr69@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would use a skill saw
2006-09-15 18:25:44 · answer #9 · answered by dalmation60 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a cutting torch
2006-09-13 20:15:31 · answer #10 · answered by imalickyouallover69 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋