Kevan
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Post by Kevan on Sept 4, 2020 21:28:15 GMT
Does anyone use one of these for metalwork? They are supposed to be good for steel. I am looking for a compact metal saw to cut up stock. I previously used an abrasive chop saw but they are very dirty as well as noisy and inaccurate!
Thanks Kevan
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Post by goldstar31 on Sept 4, 2020 22:06:01 GMT
I had one but the noise- and I'm deaf was unbearable. I settled for a 6 x4- crude that they are are.
My opinions-- of course
Norman
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dscott
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Post by dscott on Sept 5, 2020 0:44:44 GMT
I have a Skill saw for which I made a 4 by 4 foot plate of board.
On this I have put sheets of brass and moving slowly the cuts are very accurate.
Clamped down helps with a board almost up to the blade.
Only operate when at least 10 Neighbors are on Holiday of course.
The guides are Aluminum angle and the slides are Electrical conduit cut into angles and double sided on.
They will not slide without.
David and Lily.
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Post by ettingtonliam on Sept 5, 2020 11:32:38 GMT
If its metal you want to cut, don't waste your money on one of these. You'd be better off with a metal cutting bandsaw, probably cheaper too, and much quieter.
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Post by 92220 on Sept 6, 2020 7:42:28 GMT
Definitely!! I've got the cheapest (£346.80 from Machine Mart) 4.1/2" Clarke metal bandsaw and it is quick, and quiet. It can also be used vertically for cutting sheet metal, though it is a fiddle to set up after cutting bar, because you have to bolt on the removable table.
Bob.
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Tony K
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Post by Tony K on Sept 6, 2020 7:58:55 GMT
Definitely!! I've got the cheapest (£346.80 from Machine Mart) 4.1/2" Clarke metal bandsaw and it is quick, and quiet. It can also be used vertically for cutting sheet metal, though it is a fiddle to set up after cutting bar, because you have to bolt on the removable table.Bob. Bob, I had one of these. I know what you mean. It was only the table which got in the way. I made a funny-shaped one which would allow it to remain fitted. It was not ideal but OK for most of the jobs. Wish I had taken a picture. |
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barlowworks
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Post by barlowworks on Sept 6, 2020 9:29:31 GMT
When faced with this question a couple of years back I eventually went for a FEMI 780 XL metal bandsaw. I think I paid about £350 for it but it has been worth every penny ( I bought it direct from Italy and saved quite a bit). FEMI will sell you a table for about £100 to convert it to a table bandsaw but, being a Yorkshireman I made my own out of 25mm ply for a couple of quid. It converts in about 1 minute. It will cut fine sheet using the table to 105mm rod in the vice. One of my best buys.
Mike
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Neale
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Post by Neale on Sept 6, 2020 9:42:02 GMT
That's a neat idea - using the vice to help stabilise the table. I have an Axminster bandsaw but I'm sure it will be suitable for the same treatment!
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