Milwaukee cordless deep cut band saw with lubricant wax, then use plastic
end caps from the mfr to hide edges.
It's not a cheap tool, but it doesn't take much abuse and it uses the same
batts as our other tools.
On Thu, Jun 13, 2019 at 11:20 PM frenergy wrote:
> Fantastic response in part
We have a couple of Dewalt 2" portable battery bandsaws, they are probably
my favourite power tool, useful in so many ways. I wouldn't contract
without them. I have a couple of sawzalls, not sure if I have ever used
them. They are fine for cutting out holes in drywall and wood walls, but
not for
Fantastic response in part because now I'll have to add another
Milwaukee 18 volt tool (portaband) to my pile. Only in some of my
situations I've had to use a sawzall (still may try the lubricant idea),
I have been doing most of my end of rail cuts with the circ saw but , as
stated in some
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From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Mick
Abraham
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 1:09 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail
Hello, Team~ This fine discussion has m
I have a Milwaukee and it cuts 2" steel pipe all the time use the 10-14
blade, have extra batteries if your cutting all day
Jerry
On Thu, Jun 13, 2019, 9:09 AM Mick Abraham wrote:
> Hello, Team~ This fine discussion has me considering a cordless bandsaw
> (28v Milwaukee).
>
> Can those who own
Works great on all. Keep lots of blades on hand.
Scot Arey
Solar Centex
From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Mick
Abraham
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 2:09 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail
Hello, Team~ This fine discussion has me considering a cordless bandsaw
I have the 18v Milwaukee, smallest model, and I cut steel pipe up to 6"
with it (working it around). Its almost as fast as my shop band saw.
I use Bi metal blades with variable pitch teeth. Its much better than a
chop saw, less noise, no sparks, no smell... It will do great on steel.
Hello, Team~ This fine discussion has me considering a cordless bandsaw
(28v Milwaukee).
Can those who own a burly cordless bandsaw report if it's also productive
on mild steel?
We'll need to saw some C-purlin, square tubing, etc. in steel & using a
grit wheel on a chop saw is harsh.
Thanks in
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 10:40 PM
> To: RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>>
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail
>
> Porta band saw works great, Milwaukee has a nice one
> Jerry
>
> On Wed, Jun 12, 2019, 6:32 PM frenergy <mailto:frene
I'll chime in on the cordless bandsaw revolution - they're the best! We
have been using DeWalt 20v products and they make both a large deep-cut
version and a smaller version. The large bandsaw is great for the roof and
the small one is great for electrical work such as cutting conduit (like
We love our cordless Milwaukee Portaband. We've cut Schedule 80 6" pipe
with ours, just working around a bit at a time. We got the 10 to 14
variable tooth blade, cuts incredibly fast, but leaves a cleaner edge.
Once you use a Portaband cordless, you are never going to use a sawzall
or circ.
Hi Benn,
I bought a makita band saw some years ago, I can’t believe how it changed my
use of metal. Cutting metal is so easy, quiet and clean, no vibration. Less
burrs than sawzall too.
As to the original question, If you want to leave a short tail then the band
saw works fine for that. If
Pre cut the rails at ground level with your circular saw.
Jeremy Rodriguez
Solar Installation / Design Expert
All Solar, Inc.
1463 M St
Penrose Colorado 81240
Sent by Jeremy's iPhone. Sorry for typos and shorthand.
On Jun 12, 2019, at 11:32 PM, frenergy
mailto:frene...@psln.com>> wrote:
Any
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From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of
Jerry Shafer
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 10:40 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail
Porta band saw works great, Milwaukee has a nice one
Jerry
On Wed, Jun 12, 2019, 6:32 PM f
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Reply-To: RE-wrenches
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 5:20 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail
Sometimes there is not enough clearance to complete the cut with the
circular saw, then I finish with a cordless Sawzall. I try not to push th
I’ve been looking at picking up a portable bandsaw, likely Makita but a
reciprocating saw has served me very well over the years. If you hold the edge
of the cutting guard against the end-clamp you can get a nice uniform inch and
a half or so of rail past the clamp. Using a circular saw leaves
Sometimes there is not enough clearance to complete the cut with the
circular saw, then I finish with a cordless Sawzall. I try not to push the
saw down, just let it do the work.
On Thu, Jun 13, 2019 at 6:02 AM James "Jibril" Gustafson <
djibrilf...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I often cut rail ends
I often cut rail ends with my cordless Dewalt circular saw. It makes a
nice straight cut, after marking the rail with a sharpie and speed square.
Ear and Eye protection are crucial.
On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 11:24 PM Kirpal wrote:
> Just like the other gents mentioned...but I would add...get the
Just like the other gents mentioned...but I would add...get the saw blade
with 10 teeth per inchwill not clog up with the soft aluminum. You
will love the saw for cutting conduit too. All done relatively quietly
without all the jarring.
Kirpal
On Wed, Jun 12, 2019, 9:32 PM frenergy wrote:
Portaband saw. Mine's Makita. Touch up any sharp edges with a file or
grinder. Sawzalls are my least favorite tool in the truckfor anything.
Dan Fink
Director of Solar Education, Greendustrial Training LLC
IREC Certified Instructor™ for:
~ PV Installation Professional
~ Small Wind Installer
Porta band saw works great, Milwaukee has a nice one
Jerry
On Wed, Jun 12, 2019, 6:32 PM frenergy wrote:
> Any suggestions for cutting rail with a Sawzall? Many times at the end
> of a run of PVs there could be 5-6" of rail (in this case DPW P8). I
> like to use a circular saw but sometimes I
Any suggestions for cutting rail with a Sawzall? Many times at the end
of a run of PVs there could be 5-6" of rail (in this case DPW P8). I
like to use a circular saw but sometimes I don't have enough clearance
once the rail and panels are installed. The sawzall works but I'm
looking for a
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