Cutting 11ga. plate

[MinnesotaDaveChalmers]

Cool lookin gun turret, Dave!

Thanks - it was an interesting project

 

[radios1]

Cheeky....naw, I don't think so. I would certainly spend the money if it was my profession or if I did enough of it. I've always been a tool nut but somehow space and finances seem to limit just how "nutty" I can get.
I think I will try the circular saw route. I have been thinking about upgrading my Skilsaw anyway so I will get a few blades for that and see how it goes.
Time to upgrade my woodworking saw anyway.
As far as time and aggravation go, it's like time and money. When you have one you seem to never have the other.
But a plasma cutter...they have gone down quite a bit in cost....
Tine to start thinking about more projects.

then try a worm drive saw, it operates at about 4,250 RPM. quite a bit slower, and much more torque, which you'll need for metal..

 

[radios1]

A special saw is not needed.

I use this diablo blade in a 25 year old skill saw and it works perfectly.

I used only one blade on this full rotation gun turret I built. I cut all the 1/4" sheet pieces and I'm still using the blade.

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do you fight many wars in Minnesota?.

 

[MinnesotaDaveChalmers]

do you fight many wars in Minnesota?.

Ha!
No we don't, Canadians are pretty friendly - gun store owner uses the machine as advertising.

I made the gun mount portion modular and included mounts for the aluminum cast "gun" and the 1919 and 50 cal.

His customers can shoot off the humvee at his range.

 

[Imold]

Ha!
No we don't, Canadians are pretty friendly - gun store owner uses the machine as advertising.

I made the gun mount portion modular and included mounts for the aluminum cast "gun" and the 1919 and 50 cal.

His customers can shoot off the humvee at his range.

I need to get up there and see his store, had my camper at camp Itasca for 8 years, moved it 3 years ago.

 

[crazyal]

I think I would go to Harbor Freight and pick up one of their double cut saws. For $50 it should either do the job or return it.

5 in. 7.5 Amp Heavy Duty Double Cut Saw

 

[MinnesotaDaveChalmers]

I need to get up there and see his store, had my camper at camp Itasca for 8 years, moved it 3 years ago.

His brand new store is very close to Itasca

 

[guitarman]

Harbor freight has a couple options for cutting metal, their double cut saw would work well I believe craftsman has something comparable.

 

[guitarman]

Harbor freight has a couple options for cutting metal, their double cut saw would work well I believe craftsman has something comparable.

Also some different options on Amazon

 

[MoArk Willy]

Harbor freight has a couple options for cutting metal, their double cut saw would work well I believe craftsman has something comparable.

Now that's interesting. Have you ever used one? I have seen them and wondered if they were of any real value or use. Now that you mention it here I am curious.
I realize they have a limited depth cut. Has anyone tried them on substantial material...such as 1/4" steel or metal roofing....perhaps rebar?

 

[guitarman]

Now that's interesting. Have you ever used one? I have seen them and wondered if they were of any real value or use. Now that you mention it here I am curious.
I realize they have a limited depth cut. Has anyone tried them on substantial material...such as 1/4" steel or metal roofing....perhaps rebar?

Something I have on my want list I have a metal cutting band saw for bar stock and the like but one these looks like it would work well for sheet metal. Right now a 2x4 guide and bimetal blade in my reciprocating saw does the job ok.