Subject: Re: How can a poor boy cut sheetmetal w/out a shear?

From: [email-masked] (SLRSystems)
Date: 25 Jul 1996 09:58:20 -0400

We use carbide circular saw blades designed for non-ferrous metal.  Cost
about $20-$50 depending on the size of the blade.  We've used them in
table as well as hand saws with good results.  Also used the standard jig
saw blades if you have a heavy duty saw or just a little cutting to do. 
The cheap single speed saws seem to bounce around a lot.  The thickness of
the metal determine how fast the blade should go.

Both blades were purchased at our local hardware store.  Just look for the
non-ferrous carbide blade.  It really doesn't seem to matter for the jig
saw blade.

P.S.  When using the carbide blade especially on a table saw, watch out
for flying particles and carbide tips.  I have several embedded in the
shop wall.  Faceshield and heavy apron a must!!!

Rodney Stockton
SLR Systems
3100 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352-1663
phone (509) 375-1787
fax (509) 375-4825
email [email-masked]