| Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,869 | I've been using a Makita 4" angle grinder with 1/16" cutoff wheels for years to do all sorts of cutting chores. One precaution- - - -that thin little blade will go bone-deep instantly on any body part that gets in its way, so have a firm grip on the tool as you cut and pay close attention to what you're doing.
For big projects I use a Craftsman 2-speed stationary bandsaw with a tilting head that will cut any angle up to 45 degrees. An 18-tooth bimetal blade and low speed will cut up to 1/2" thick steel as long as you don't crowd it. Aluminum and any kind of wood I've tried is no problem at all. I'm debating whether or not I need a portable bandsaw. Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
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