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30-9 · 02-27-2018, 05:49 PM

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?

Ggmac · 02-27-2018, 05:56 PM

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 .

tinman080 · 02-27-2018, 05:59 PM

https://www.ebay.com/p/Vermont-Ameri...d=162101519672 Wear eye, ear, respirator and body protection.

rich b · 02-27-2018, 10:07 PM

Better off with a 4-1/2" angle grinder and a .045 cut off wheel.

philipswanson · 02-27-2018, 10:22 PM

You should also have a sawsall. I just used it to cut my old brake lines and hoses off. Very handy to get into tight places.

Drbrown · 02-27-2018, 11:55 PM

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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).

flatrod · 02-28-2018, 11:20 AM

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.

34fordy · 02-28-2018, 11:31 AM

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--

texas webb · 02-28-2018, 11:34 AM

Also look at a body saw.

JSeery · 02-28-2018, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatrod

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.

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.

38bill · 02-28-2018, 12:29 PM

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.

Oakhurst · 02-28-2018, 12:42 PM

See, nobody yelled!

30-9 · 02-28-2018, 01:41 PM

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!

fatkoop · 05-19-2018, 09:56 PM

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!

Tinker · 05-19-2018, 10:02 PM

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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SofaKing · 05-20-2018, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 30-9

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!

A piece of angle iron clamped along the cut line will help you get straight(er) cuts.

stangblue · 05-20-2018, 06:52 AM

For a 7 1/4" circular saw, I've used a plywood blade turned backwards to cut soft metals.

19Fordy · 05-20-2018, 07:04 AM

Buy some very good ear muffs. Buy a good sabre saw instead of a circular saw.
Circular saw is too dangerous IMO.

stangblue · 05-20-2018, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Buy some very good ear muffs. Buy a good sabre saw instead of a circular saw.
Circular saw is too dangerous IMO.

19 Fordy used the application for a living no problem here. Did I say hear! lol

Ggmac · 05-20-2018, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stangblue

19 Fordy used the application for a living no problem here. Did I say hear! lol

Sorry to the OP , stangblue where do you live ? I grew up in Pequannock.
Gary

02-27-2018, 05:49 PM	#1
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Tool question 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? __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

02-27-2018, 05:56 PM	#2
Ggmac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lake worth Florida Posts: 1,095	Re: Tool question 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 .

02-27-2018, 05:59 PM	#3
tinman080 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Forest, Virginia Posts: 250	Re: Tool question https://www.ebay.com/p/Vermont-Ameri...d=162101519672 Wear eye, ear, respirator and body protection. __________________ Just Passin' Thru.....Slowly!

02-27-2018, 10:07 PM	#4
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,825	Re: Tool question Better off with a 4-1/2" angle grinder and a .045 cut off wheel.

02-27-2018, 10:22 PM	#5
philipswanson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bonita, CA Posts: 1,374	Re: Tool question You should also have a sawsall. I just used it to cut my old brake lines and hoses off. Very handy to get into tight places.

02-27-2018, 11:55 PM	#6
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: Tool question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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).

02-28-2018, 11:20 AM	#7
flatrod Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 291	Re: Tool question 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.

02-28-2018, 11:31 AM	#8
34fordy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort dodge, Iowa Posts: 822	Re: Tool question 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--

02-28-2018, 11:34 AM	#9
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 636	Re: Tool question Also look at a body saw.

02-28-2018, 12:29 PM	#11
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,166	Re: Tool question 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.

02-28-2018, 12:42 PM	#12
Oakhurst Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Oakhurst, CA Posts: 140	Re: Tool question See, nobody yelled!

02-28-2018, 01:41 PM	#13
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: Tool question 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! __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

05-19-2018, 09:56 PM	#14
fatkoop Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 11	Re: Tool question 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!

05-19-2018, 10:02 PM	#15
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Tool question 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. . Last edited by Tinker; 05-20-2018 at 12:35 AM.

05-20-2018, 06:52 AM	#17
stangblue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 370	Re: Tool question For a 7 1/4" circular saw, I've used a plywood blade turned backwards to cut soft metals. __________________ Assumption is the mother of all foul-ups.

05-20-2018, 07:04 AM	#18
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,934	Re: Tool question Buy some very good ear muffs. Buy a good sabre saw instead of a circular saw. Circular saw is too dangerous IMO.