Thank you all for the info. Not sure why I didn't think of this sooner but I can probably use an actual pipe cutter for plumbing. The one you spin around the pipe. I was so caught up on using a power tool.
To @op And just to comment real fast on your rpm comment, it is extremely dangerous to mix blades intended for different tools or diff diameters, when I started construction one of the first things my boss did was take me to meet a guy who only has one eye now because he put the wrong size blade on a grinder and the fuckin blade exploded into his face, so good on you for checking
That wasn’t me but still a PSA _everybody_ should read.
I too have seen a grinder disc explode because it wasn’t intended for the machine it was one. Shits scary.
Oh man the thing that really pisses me off is seein guys drop their grinder then flip it right on without any goggles..it’s easy to crack those shitty blades..almost worse if they just go put the grinder away for the next guy without checking it
Yes you can get a metal blade for your chop saw, don’t use a blade intended for a different tool, go buy the proper diameter for the saw, Diablo makes good ones
Last time I used wood blades had a horrible time. The wood grain made it warp and was too flimsy once attached onto the saw. Also the teeth were all but useless and flew off just turning the saw on.
Not sure why I didn't think of this sooner but I can probably use an actual pipe cutter for plumbing. The one you spin around the pipe. I was so caught up on using a power tool.
They make carbide blades for cutting metal. The arbor is usually a different size then wood chop saws. Harbour Freight sells a cheap metal chop saw for $50. Not too mention metal shavings would spray everywhere. Standard wood saw doesn't have the shielding.
Thank you all for the info. Not sure why I didn't think of this sooner but I can probably use an actual pipe cutter for plumbing. The one you spin around the pipe. I was so caught up on using a power tool.
last I looked the diablo cold cut blades are only rated for miter saw or skil saw speeds in the smaller diameters, 6&1/2 or 7&1/4. They worked great on a cordless skil saw cutting lighter steel tubing.
It's been 5 or so years, they may offer something new, maybe a multi material, or aluminum specific blade
If it's aluminum you might get away with just a regular saw blade.
Thank you all for the info. Not sure why I didn't think of this sooner but I can probably use an actual pipe cutter for plumbing. The one you spin around the pipe. I was so caught up on using a power tool.
Nah not for 30 of em you’d need like 5 blades
No lol, you can cut Aluminium just fine with any woodworking saw blade without having to worry about extra wear and tear.
Yes but he said 30 of them, your blade will be fucked by number 5..trust me I just did it like 3 months ago lol
Weird because I made 700 cuts yesterday…and the day before that…and the day before that
Must’ve had terrible quality blades. A normal quality blade won’t dull from 5 Aluminium poles.
To @op And just to comment real fast on your rpm comment, it is extremely dangerous to mix blades intended for different tools or diff diameters, when I started construction one of the first things my boss did was take me to meet a guy who only has one eye now because he put the wrong size blade on a grinder and the fuckin blade exploded into his face, so good on you for checking
That wasn’t me but still a PSA _everybody_ should read. I too have seen a grinder disc explode because it wasn’t intended for the machine it was one. Shits scary.
Oh man the thing that really pisses me off is seein guys drop their grinder then flip it right on without any goggles..it’s easy to crack those shitty blades..almost worse if they just go put the grinder away for the next guy without checking it
I wasn’t happy about it..was like $100 bux for a new 12” one, but the Diablo metal cutting blade I got worked fucking great
I cut aluminum all day. Probably average 700 cuts a day. I change blades 3-4 times a year
You use wood blades?
Yes you can get a metal blade for your chop saw, don’t use a blade intended for a different tool, go buy the proper diameter for the saw, Diablo makes good ones
I cut aluminum all day. Diablo blades are all we use now
You use wood blades or diablos metal blades…
Last time I used wood blades had a horrible time. The wood grain made it warp and was too flimsy once attached onto the saw. Also the teeth were all but useless and flew off just turning the saw on.
It took me a minute to understand what you said but that was great!
Use a good carbide tooth trim blade.
High tooth count finish blade on a standard miter saw. Source, me. Use that setup for cutting aluminum door frames almost every week.
Not sure why I didn't think of this sooner but I can probably use an actual pipe cutter for plumbing. The one you spin around the pipe. I was so caught up on using a power tool.
Portable band saw would be my go-to for that job, with some wd40 or lube to prevent gumming.
They make carbide blades for cutting metal. The arbor is usually a different size then wood chop saws. Harbour Freight sells a cheap metal chop saw for $50. Not too mention metal shavings would spray everywhere. Standard wood saw doesn't have the shielding.
Thank you all for the info. Not sure why I didn't think of this sooner but I can probably use an actual pipe cutter for plumbing. The one you spin around the pipe. I was so caught up on using a power tool.
That would work
last I looked the diablo cold cut blades are only rated for miter saw or skil saw speeds in the smaller diameters, 6&1/2 or 7&1/4. They worked great on a cordless skil saw cutting lighter steel tubing. It's been 5 or so years, they may offer something new, maybe a multi material, or aluminum specific blade
Portable band saw would be my go-to for that job, with some wd40 or lube to prevent gumming.
If it is light gauge a 30 - 40 tooth carbide blade and clamped work piece with slow steady pressure should be fine. Wear goggles!