Daniel,
I'm in agreement, use the Sawzall. It's quick. Bandsaws are nice but I
don't like the hassels with fixing/replacing the bands.
For small flat work you should consider the Rotozip Rebel. I don't know how
thick a piece you can cut; I'll test mine and let you know.
Fred - So.SF
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>Subject: Re: OT-Metal Cutting
>Author: Davesmbox@aol.com
>Date: 2/21/2001 7:52 PM
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>A band saw is PERFECT for the tube stock but won't cut the flat stock.
>That's a very expensive tool. Try a sawzall. The best is Bosch but its
>heavy. Portacable and Millwalki make VERY good ones. The Makita (most of
>their tools are very good) is junk. The band saw is a very limited tool. For
>what it does best its perfect but if you don't use it every day its not
>worth the money. BTW the best bandsaw is Millwalki.
>
>I use a JIGSAW on flat stock. A good one with an orbital stroke will cut
>metal like butter. Bosch even makes an oiler to wet lube the cut. Bosch
>makes the best jigsaw. ($180 but worth every dime)
>DAVE
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