Metal saws
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Table saw, as opposed to band saw?
Here's one take on it:
Woodworking to metal table saw conversion - Tools and Tool Making - Bladesmith's Forum Board
I appreciate his stance on shielding the motor. Perhaps a sealed motor would be best. I use a plasma cutter. It's not restricted to straight lines and, with practice and good setup, can cut a line that's virtually ready for welding.
Here's one take on it:
Woodworking to metal table saw conversion - Tools and Tool Making - Bladesmith's Forum Board
I appreciate his stance on shielding the motor. Perhaps a sealed motor would be best. I use a plasma cutter. It's not restricted to straight lines and, with practice and good setup, can cut a line that's virtually ready for welding.
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These cut-off saws work well for straight cuts using special carbide tooth blades. But a plasma cutter is the most versatile.
Evolution Steelsaw2 Raptor 14" Metal Cut Off Saw
Evolution Steelsaw2 Raptor 14" Metal Cut Off Saw
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I use a variety of tools to cut metal; torch, plasma cutter, cut off saw, jig saw, sawsall and band saw. It all depends on the type of cut I want and type of metal.
A while back before I had my band saw I had to cut a bunch of 1/4" angle iron and all I had was my jig saw and sawsall. Both could do the job but they took a long time and went through blades. Just for the heck of it I bought a metal cutting blade for my 7-1/4" circular saw from the hardware store. It was only $7 so I figured I'd take a chance. It actually worked pretty good and lasted a long time, in fact it did all of the angle I needed to do and was still going strong. I've used only a few more times but the blade is still hanging on the wall.
You might be able to use one of these blades on your table saw but I'd sure hate to see what would happen if you get kick back like you when cutting wood on a table saw. Also if you are using a regular table saw I would suspect the metal dust could screw up the inner workings of the table saw.
A while back before I had my band saw I had to cut a bunch of 1/4" angle iron and all I had was my jig saw and sawsall. Both could do the job but they took a long time and went through blades. Just for the heck of it I bought a metal cutting blade for my 7-1/4" circular saw from the hardware store. It was only $7 so I figured I'd take a chance. It actually worked pretty good and lasted a long time, in fact it did all of the angle I needed to do and was still going strong. I've used only a few more times but the blade is still hanging on the wall.
You might be able to use one of these blades on your table saw but I'd sure hate to see what would happen if you get kick back like you when cutting wood on a table saw. Also if you are using a regular table saw I would suspect the metal dust could screw up the inner workings of the table saw.
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