Daniel Neuman wrote
>Hello,
> Man there is just never a easy answer is there.... I REALLY can not
>afford a plasma cutter. What I need is one tool that will work on
>rectangular
>and round tubing and on flat (up to 3/8") metal. Mostly I will be cutting
>regular mild steel. I would like to do some 'artwork' type stuff in
>stainless.
> It sounds like a bandsaw is the best comprimise. I was originally
>hoping that one of the variable speed benchtop bandsaws might be able to do
>all this?? What do you think?? Do I have to get an expensive floor models
>or
>will a cheaper <200 bucks model do the job??
> Daniel 69 2000
> SF CA
I've been "Getting by" with a $200 Taiwan-built floor model band saw. It
does fine on wood, plastic, and aluminum. Steel goes real slow and it's
easy to stall the motor. Blades can last with care and cutting fluid.
The precision of the cut depends on saw adjustment and patience. Are
there any sources for used tools? A second-hand Delta metal cutting
band-saw might be a little more than a new Harbor Freight job, but
they're really well-made units.
-Marc T.
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