Re: OT-Metal Cutting

[snyler <marc@animalfirm.com>]

Davesmbox@aol.com wrote

>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
Are you talking about a portable band saw or a floor model?  From the 
brands mentioned, they sound like portables.

-marc t.

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