chop saw blade for 304?

eg33GC · 04-22-2010, 10:45 PM

Wondering what the best blade to cut some 16ga 304 pipe would be, that's still very affordable.. Just want to pick the pro's brains.

So far I haven't used the chop saw, but using the reciprocater is getting old.

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Turn in Concepts · 04-23-2010, 10:45 AM

Do you have availability for a band saw instead?

Paranoid Fabrications · 04-23-2010, 10:45 AM

i would also look at getting a cheap horizontal band saw.

Token-Negro · 04-23-2010, 12:37 PM

Craigslist!

eg33GC · 04-23-2010, 01:35 PM

I can use a bandsaw. I can use a horizontal or vertical saw. How much am I gonna spend?

kharris4 · 04-23-2010, 01:51 PM

Yeah, your best route would be a handheld bandsaw. They're a couple hundred dollars.

The best method would be to use a Georg Fischer machine. But that would cost you a few thousand dollars.

You could also use a 4" grinder with a cutoff wheel, but that has alot of carbon in it.

Token-Negro · 04-23-2010, 02:14 PM

Jet 4x6 Horizontal band saws are like 200$ New Decent blade from Grainger and your all set.

PARANOID56 · 04-23-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kharris4

Yeah, your best route would be a handheld bandsaw. They're a couple hundred dollars.

The best method would be to use a Georg Fischer machine. But that would cost you a few thousand dollars.

You could also use a 4" grinder with a cutoff wheel, but that has alot of carbon in it.

yea, i have been looking at both handheld and horzontal ones and you can get them about the same price, some times the horzontal ones are cheaper. and at least with the horzontal ones you can set the feed speed and it cuts true.

syndromeofthedown · 04-23-2010, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kharris4

Yeah, your best route would be a handheld bandsaw. They're a couple hundred dollars.

The best method would be to use a Georg Fischer machine. But that would cost you a few thousand dollars.

You could also use a 4" grinder with a cutoff wheel, but that has alot of carbon in it.

Not to mention, the Fischer saw is only for straight cuts.

Turn in Concepts · 04-23-2010, 06:08 PM

If you're looking for cheap, yet workable Grizzly makes some stuff that fits the bill nicely.

kharris4 · 04-24-2010, 11:19 AM

We use handhelds 90% of the time for out in the field, reserving the GF for shop fabrication and orbital welding preparation.

Handheld... Portaband, DeWalt, Milwaukee, they'll all do the job. Just go easy on the blades or you'll eat'em up pretty quick.

eg33GC · 04-24-2010, 12:07 PM

Im just trying to cut some decently straight peices from mandrels and straight, so I don't need to go big. I DO have a friend with access to a Fischer, but I can't see him cutting it as I want because he's never done any fabrication before.

Craigslist it is.

kharris4 · 04-24-2010, 02:56 PM

This is our most commonly used tool for laying out cuts on pipe and fittings:
http://www.airgas.com/browse/product...uct=CON3001866

chocolatemilk · 04-25-2010, 10:14 PM

[quote=eg33GC;30518837]I DO have a friend with access to a Fischer, but I can't see him cutting it as I want because he's never done any fabrication before.[\quote]

Yeah, you really need to have fab skillz to read a tape measure.

eg33GC · 04-25-2010, 10:25 PM

[quote=chocolatemilk;30529702]

Quote:

Originally Posted by eg33GC

I DO have a friend with access to a Fischer, but I can't see him cutting it as I want because he's never done any fabrication before.[\quote]

Yeah, you really need to have fab skillz to read a tape measure.

troll harder.

try making bends off the top of your head for a 6 cylinder longtube setup.

chocolatemilk · 04-25-2010, 10:35 PM

I was thinking about it and I bet we could do all we need with 90s, 45s, and 22.5s fittings

04-22-2010, 10:45 PM	#1
eg33GC Scooby Specialist Member#: 206851 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 99 V4 EJ20K RS	chop saw blade for 304? Wondering what the best blade to cut some 16ga 304 pipe would be, that's still very affordable.. Just want to pick the pro's brains. So far I haven't used the chop saw, but using the reciprocater is getting old. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-23-2010, 10:45 AM	#2
Turn in Concepts NASIOC Vendor Member#: 93646 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: Many Track Records Let us help you go fast!	Do you have availability for a band saw instead?

04-23-2010, 10:45 AM	#3
Paranoid Fabrications NASIOC Vendor Member#: 140712 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2008 WRX STI White	i would also look at getting a cheap horizontal band saw.

04-23-2010, 12:37 PM	#4
Token-Negro Scooby Specialist Member#: 81659 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Sammamish Vehicle: 2010 Fozzy XT Ice Silver Metallic	Craigslist!

04-23-2010, 01:35 PM	#5
eg33GC Scooby Specialist Member#: 206851 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 99 V4 EJ20K RS	I can use a bandsaw. I can use a horizontal or vertical saw. How much am I gonna spend?

04-23-2010, 01:51 PM	#6
kharris4 Scooby Specialist Member#: 46018 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 2003 wrx silver(mostly stock)	Yeah, your best route would be a handheld bandsaw. They're a couple hundred dollars. The best method would be to use a Georg Fischer machine. But that would cost you a few thousand dollars. You could also use a 4" grinder with a cutoff wheel, but that has alot of carbon in it.

04-23-2010, 02:14 PM	#7
Token-Negro Scooby Specialist Member#: 81659 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Sammamish Vehicle: 2010 Fozzy XT Ice Silver Metallic	Jet 4x6 Horizontal band saws are like 200$ New Decent blade from Grainger and your all set.

04-23-2010, 06:08 PM	#10
Turn in Concepts NASIOC Vendor Member#: 93646 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: Many Track Records Let us help you go fast!	If you're looking for cheap, yet workable Grizzly makes some stuff that fits the bill nicely.

04-24-2010, 11:19 AM	#11
kharris4 Scooby Specialist Member#: 46018 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 2003 wrx silver(mostly stock)	We use handhelds 90% of the time for out in the field, reserving the GF for shop fabrication and orbital welding preparation. Handheld... Portaband, DeWalt, Milwaukee, they'll all do the job. Just go easy on the blades or you'll eat'em up pretty quick.

04-24-2010, 12:07 PM	#12
eg33GC Scooby Specialist Member#: 206851 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 99 V4 EJ20K RS	Im just trying to cut some decently straight peices from mandrels and straight, so I don't need to go big. I DO have a friend with access to a Fischer, but I can't see him cutting it as I want because he's never done any fabrication before. Craigslist it is.

04-24-2010, 02:56 PM	#13
kharris4 Scooby Specialist Member#: 46018 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 2003 wrx silver(mostly stock)	This is our most commonly used tool for laying out cuts on pipe and fittings: http://www.airgas.com/browse/product...uct=CON3001866

04-25-2010, 10:14 PM	#14
chocolatemilk Scooby Newbie Member#: 243726 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 1999 3.3RS	[quote=eg33GC;30518837]I DO have a friend with access to a Fischer, but I can't see him cutting it as I want because he's never done any fabrication before.[\quote] Yeah, you really need to have fab skillz to read a tape measure.

04-25-2010, 10:35 PM	#16
chocolatemilk Scooby Newbie Member#: 243726 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 1999 3.3RS	I was thinking about it and I bet we could do all we need with 90s, 45s, and 22.5s fittings