I need to cut some steel pipes that are easily accessible in my walls (I tore the sheet rock down already), and I was wondering if using a jigsaw with a proper metal cutting blade would hurt my jigsaw or do I need to borrow a sawzaw?
2007-05-30 00:43:05 · 8 answers · asked by John 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I've cut steel with my jigsaw, John. You may blunt a blade or twp, but the saw will be OK if you don't push it too far. I did that once, but all it did was bend the blade.
2007-05-30 00:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A jigsaw with a metal blade will work. A saws-all will take less effort. If you can borrow a saws-all, that's what I'd do. Keep in mind that a saws-all has a longer stroke, so you will have to adjust the depth so you don't damage the wall behind. And keep in mind the comments about electrical wires and/or water.
2007-05-30 01:33:14 · answer #2 · answered by dsgrieve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cute idea. Best option is to find half-round wood and just attach that to the wall. But if you HAVE to use PVC, use a table saw or circular saw turned sideways. Use a fine-tooth blade for best cut. Don't push the PVC too fast or it might "tear." Use a jig to keep the pipe from rolling as you run it through the saw or you won't have a straight cut. The jig could be a block of wood hot-glued or screwed to the end of the pipe. The wood rides flat, preventing the pipe from turning during the cut (assuming the saw table is long enough for the wood to remain flat during the entire saw cut).
2016-04-01 04:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the right blades and not forcing the cut .A jigsaw is fine and actually more controllable than the saws all.
2007-05-30 00:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it shouldn't hurt the saw, no more than any other use would. you will probably go through a lot of blades though. exactly what do you mean steel pipes? galvanized steel water pipes? conduit? Steel water pipes should be ripped out and replaced with copper. if it's conduit, you might be cutting into a live circuit, then you will really have fun dancing around the room and wondering why you got the bleep shocked out of you.
2007-05-30 00:50:19 · answer #5 · answered by tootall1121 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah,you can use it,but be sure you use the right blades(fine teeth),and by using it you don't have to force it moving forward so quickly,just go with a flow and relax.
2007-05-30 02:59:26 · answer #6 · answered by CARL76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A saws all would be the best!
2007-05-30 01:23:22 · answer #7 · answered by sharlaksmith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sawsaw would be better jig are light
2007-05-30 00:47:26 · answer #8 · answered by infoman89032 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋