omega0684
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 10:21 AM |
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metal cutter recommendations
morning guys
i have no idea where to start on this one, im looking for a metal cutter, for cutting box section accuretly etc at different angles?
what do i need to be looking for, price, makes models, reliability, quality etc
cheers
Alex
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 10:32 AM |
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all depends on how much your cutting and from that what you are prepared to spend. If its not much then I'd use a disk saw, if loads then a band
saw
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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dinosaurjuice
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 10:33 AM |
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a metal cutting bandsaw is the best.
but they cost about £230 
i would look out for a second hand one, i doubt youll regret buying it after using it a few times.
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scottc
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 10:37 AM |
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hacksaw and some spinach
http://www.sotoconnect.com
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 10:39 AM |
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At least with the band saw you can use coolant and there's no sparks, it’s also far quieter
But you do need to check on blade availability as you can bet it will snap when the shops shut. I broke the work one several times out of carelessness
or forcing it to cut to quickly. You also need to check the teeth spacing is correct for what your cutting, you need at least a couple over the
cutting area, if the spacing is more than the area your cutting then the teeth will usually chip or the machine will stick when starting up.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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flak monkey
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 10:51 AM |
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Either a metal cutting bandsaw or a power hacksaw is the way to do it if you are lazy.
Otherwise just use a hacksaw you lazy git 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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iank
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 10:54 AM |
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Good solid hacksaw handle, high quality bi-metal blades of the right pitch and some cutting lubricant. The time it takes to cut inch tube pales into
insignificance in the scheme of things and hacksawing straight is a skill that's with you forever.
or a bandsaw depending on budget and space you have available.
Cheap and nasty hacksaw handles and blades from the local pound shop are no good. I've never got on with chop saws either as the good ones take
a long time to set up and the cheap 'hinge for an angle grinder' ones are a waste of time, space and the material you'll waste.
They're also noise and dirty things.
Get a decent bench linisher to finish up the tube ends, and/or learn to file accurately 
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 10:58 AM |
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rage mitre saw .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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r1_pete
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 11:44 AM |
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Hacksaw and build a barmaid's, sorry barperson's bicep!!
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designer
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 11:46 AM |
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Ditto - Rage mitre saw.
Along with Machine Mart disc sander to finish off ends at whatever angle.
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cds300-300mm-disc-sander
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Peteff
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 03:41 PM |
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Get your deaf aid ready when you use the Rage mitre saw, that is a good way to annoy the neighbours.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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MikeR
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 05:29 PM |
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I did mine the old fashioned way - hacksaw.
Its possible but you get a bit pee'd off eventually. I'd like one of those toothed cutting saws. They don't spin that fast so
don't make that much noise. Do good, repeatable cuts .... just wish they where cheaper
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907
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| posted on 24/7/09 at 07:49 PM |
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Another vote for a band saw.
A saw is only as good as the blade.
Although twice the price a bi-metal blade does last ten times longer.
Cheers
Paul G
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eccsmk
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| posted on 25/7/09 at 12:23 AM |
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i used a hacksaw for all my cutting etc
infact we've build 3 race chassis and apart from the odd dodgy blade never felt the need to get a band saw or the like 
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