I’m doing a project that requires cutting 1" 16 gauge square steel tube. I need to make about 50 cuts, many of them at an angle. I am going to be welding these pieces together after cutting. I was originally looking at circular saws but then came across mitre saws and realized that I could measure out the angle cuts much easier. Anyway, i don’t specifically need a mitre saw or a circular saw, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to cut this pipe accurately. I can probably spend around $130. Maybe there are cheap non-mechanized saws that can cut this steel with a proper blade? maybe there are cheap jig saws that can do the job? maybe there are cheap sawzalls? I need these cuts to be relatively clean and so my tool wont break on me or kill me or bankrupt me? help anyone?
Here are some I was looking at but i’m not sure if they can do the job:
http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-C10FCE2-10-Inch-Compound-Miter/dp/B000V5Z6RG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1276808976&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-PHS550B-Powered-Handsaw/dp/B000CA6FDY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1276808976&sr=1-6
http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-6390-21-4-Inch-Tilt-Lok-Circular/dp/B0000222UX/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1276808976&sr=1-2
You need a portable band saw. With the right blade the compound miter saw would work, but I have cut all types of material working in and building Refineries, and a portable band saw is the best way to go as far as versatility. you can even find one or two usually in most pawn shops for a fair price. I would smell the unit first before buying used to insure the motors and electric haven’t been overworked.
A strong burnt smell = don’t purchase
A grinder will work, as well as some miter saws if you put a grinder blade on them.
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Use a circular chop saw, all the welding shops have them. You may be able to rent one.
References :
You need a portable band saw. With the right blade the compound miter saw would work, but I have cut all types of material working in and building Refineries, and a portable band saw is the best way to go as far as versatility. you can even find one or two usually in most pawn shops for a fair price. I would smell the unit first before buying used to insure the motors and electric haven’t been overworked.
A strong burnt smell = don’t purchase
References :
http://www.northwestpowertools.com/bandsaws/62326n.htm
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=portaband&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=113630414801373823&ei=C54aTMXqLIm0MfzHpdIF&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CC8Q8wIwAg#
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