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Rog02:
Their are several variations on the "Dry Saw" concept available here in the states. Delta makes one that I am most familiar with. I think Milwaukee also has one available.
The biggest draw back to the "dry saw" is the noise, which is easily overcome with the use of ear muffs. The BIGGEST upside is the lack of grinder grit flying around the shop. The swarf is just metal chips and can be easily directed into a bucket.
An acquaintance, recently had a job that required him to section some 4130 plate into 2'X2' squares. Lacking a shear capable of handling that size sheet, he used one of these and a worm drive hand saw. The results were exceptional! Nice clean, smooth cuts with no distortion.
http://www.mytoolstore.com/tenryu/steelp.html
I have been considering an older wood miter saw modified with clamping vise and the addition of one of these blades. The old cast iron miter saws come up on CraigsList for short money occasionally. DUNNO, just thinking out loud here (that clanging sound you hear is the BB rattling around in the boxcar).
Having used a BEWO saw at the helicopter company I can assure you that it is a very civilized method of parting metal.
Divided he ad:
I've been out all day, just got back.... Went to see an old fella named John.
I can not yet answer your questions... except it has a 14" blade!! and cut thropugh that stainless like it wasn't there!!
It will be mostly used on brass and aluminium... but some steel will work it's way through.
I will be using it quite a lot soon enough so will take a vid or two and post them.... also need to work out a max cut, I need to know what to avoid!!
Going to the pub now :beer:
Ralph.
Brass_Machine:
Very cool Ralph. We have Aldi here in the states, but they have nothing like that! I think Bob Warfield has something like that... i know it cost way more than what you paid.
Eric
Divided he ad:
Well to the fact your Aldi sucks... :(
And to the fact I paid very little for my new 'WONDER SAW' .... :thumbup: 8)
I'm going to be out in the shop most of the day tomorrow... I got a new bench comin for my mill and have to find space for this new saw and a 5ton toggle press!!!!! Still haven't found space for the circle cutter I purchased a year ago (cuts am 18" disc from 3mm steel!!!) Thought I might need it for when I try spinning?!?! ;D
I'll report on all sorts tomorrow evening hopefully :)
Ralph.
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