Metal Chopsaw?
#1
Posted 26 August 2019 - 09:01 AM
I'm about to embark on a good chunk of metal fabrication (some chunky box section benches and roll over spit, plus who knows what in the future) and in the past I've always cut up mild steel box section with an angle grinder. The thing is, although that's fine for the odd cut, when you've got loads to do and you want the ends perfectly square there's gotta be an easier and more accurate way right?
So, metal chopsaws (240v)....whats good and what's best to avoid?
Ideally something that's easily available here in the UK that isn't going to break the bank (£150 - £200 max) and that isn't going to roll over and die if I want to cut something chunky or solid.
Cheers in advance.
#2
Posted 26 August 2019 - 09:28 AM
you can get many second hands ones i think i paid £75 for a second hand makita one 7/8 years ago and its still going well and it gets puled out for many jobs
even for work i carry it about.
#3
Posted 26 August 2019 - 10:35 AM
#4
Posted 26 August 2019 - 10:36 AM
we have those makita ones at work, they are unbelievably good, but get one with a metal blade.
other option is to make an arm for your grinder with a hinge, and attach that to your vice.
#5
Posted 26 August 2019 - 11:27 AM
It uses a 355mm tungsten carbide tipped blade that do wear out and they cost about £49 to replace. They can be sharpened but I’ve never got around to finding someone to do my old ones.
#6
Posted 26 August 2019 - 05:42 PM
Hi all.
I'm about to embark on a good chunk of metal fabrication (some chunky box section benches and roll over spit, plus who knows what in the future) and in the past I've always cut up mild steel box section with an angle grinder. The thing is, although that's fine for the odd cut, when you've got loads to do and you want the ends perfectly square there's gotta be an easier and more accurate way right?
So, metal chopsaws (240v)....whats good and what's best to avoid?
Ideally something that's easily available here in the UK that isn't going to break the bank (£150 - £200 max) and that isn't going to roll over and die if I want to cut something chunky or solid.
Cheers in advance.
Where’s abouts are you? I’ve got cheapy brand one but is very good and only been used once. Have been thinking about selling it for not much as in my way
#7
Posted 27 August 2019 - 08:09 AM
Where’s abouts are you? I’ve got cheapy brand one but is very good and only been used once. Have been thinking about selling it for not much as in my wayHi all.
I'm about to embark on a good chunk of metal fabrication (some chunky box section benches and roll over spit, plus who knows what in the future) and in the past I've always cut up mild steel box section with an angle grinder. The thing is, although that's fine for the odd cut, when you've got loads to do and you want the ends perfectly square there's gotta be an easier and more accurate way right?
So, metal chopsaws (240v)....whats good and what's best to avoid?
Ideally something that's easily available here in the UK that isn't going to break the bank (£150 - £200 max) and that isn't going to roll over and die if I want to cut something chunky or solid.
Cheers in advance.
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