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 Oct 28 2006, 06:53 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin.  Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389  |
I need to repeatly cut a bunch of 2" wide 1/8" aluminum plate in identical lengths. My original plan was to use my 14" cutoff saw. Unfortunately, I just found out an abrasive saw just melts the alumium, doesn't really cut through it.
I could use my jigsaw, but it's not that accurate. I've cut a 10" chopsaw also. I did a little searching and some people are using fine alternate tooth wood blade, but that doesn't seem too safe. So any ideas out there? -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Oct 28 2006, 09:12 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
I'll bet there's a blade out there to use especially for aluminum, I know they make die grinder bits for it. I think the best would be a band saw setup, but I bet you don't have one of those....
 I've used a plywood blade to cut aluminum siding type material before, but there are chunks that fly everywhere and it makes one hellatious noise.... -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Oct 28 2006, 10:54 PM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 864 Joined: 12-July 05 From: Illinois Member No.: 556 |
you might also be able to bring it to 14th street hardware in Pekin, and Im sure they can cut it for yah, just dont know how much it will be. They have everything and sell all types of metals/steals and Im sure they have the right equipment to cut threw it.
just an idea! -------------------- "One of the most Crazy and Undecisive Members in central Illinois"
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Oct 29 2006, 08:57 AM
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Enter a seasoned veteran:
A fine toothed carbide blade will do the trick just fine. If you want, you can swing by my place and I'll slice it up for you. I've cut it on my table saw and miter saw multiple times without incident. You must take it slowly and be careful. Just like getting a bj from someone with epilepsy. Let me know if you want me to give you a hand. -------------------- QUOTE (gsxracer80 @ Oct 31 2006, 12:41 AM)
thanks hcar.... I am still massaging that area trying to get it ready...  |
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Oct 29 2006, 09:34 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Goat, what was the tooth count on the blade you used? I've got both 60 and 80 tooth Freud blades.
I do have a band saw, but it's a small table top 20 year old Craftsman POS. Blade selection for it is slim to none. -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Oct 29 2006, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE (The Iron Goat @ Oct 29 2006, 08:57 AM) You must take it slowly and be careful. Just like getting a bj from someone with epilepsy. quote of the year! |
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Oct 29 2006, 07:00 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 780 Joined: 14-July 04 Member No.: 338 |
That 80 tooth will work like a charm. Some prefer to spray the blade with silicone for good measure, but it makes a hell of a mess.
-------------------- QUOTE (gsxracer80 @ Oct 31 2006, 12:41 AM)
thanks hcar.... I am still massaging that area trying to get it ready... |
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