Metal saw

This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 11 July 2026 at 12:49 by Clive Foster.

Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)

Author

Posts
11 July 2026 at 11:52 #855747
Speedy Builder5
Participant
@speedybuilder5
I use a RAGE cutoff saw with a multi material 180mm dia EVELOUTION blade. I thought this may be too much of an ask, but with a bit of noise (lot of noise !) I was able to cut 3/4 of the way through a block of Al Alloy 3″ x 2.5″, turned it around and did the last 1/4 from the other side.

My workshop is’t big enough for a traditional metal cutting bandsaw, however for Al alloys, I can use a coarse blade in the upright wood cutting bandsaw and that performs well also.

Ps, the Rage also cuts steel OK, but don’t try HT re-bar etc !

Bob
Advert

11 July 2026 at 12:49 #855769
Clive Foster
Participant
@clivefoster55965
Congratulations.

But it’s probably wise to arrange something a bit more secure than the standard pivoting clamp vice set up when pushing the envelope.

Looks to be essentially the same as the one on my old Black & Decker abrasive chop saw whose grip and holding power can best be described as “less than ideal”. Even when working well within the machines specified capacity I’ve observed things preparing for launch and had to pause to re-secure. One reason why the chop saw is very much my cutter of last resort. The other being the noise.

On mine working with the pivot on the sliding jaw close to the edge of the workpiece, rather than near central so both side of the pad are engaged, is iffy. I’ve never lost a job (yet) but have come close. More luck than judgement in the early days.

Clive
Author

Posts

Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)

Please log in to reply to this topic. Registering is free and easy using the links on the menu at the top of this page.

Advert

Latest Replies

Viewing 25 topics - 1 through 25 (of 25 total)

- Topic
- Voices
- Posts
- Last Post
- What is this?
  Started by: Sonic Escape in: General Questions
- 11
- 16
- 11 July 2026 at 16:59
  duncan webster 1
- Lathe coolant applicators
  Started by: lucerne in: Manual machine tools
- 14
- 25
- 11 July 2026 at 16:54
  Charles Lamont
- Another what’s this thread….
  Started by: Hollowpoint in: General Questions
- 2
- 2
- 11 July 2026 at 16:41
  renardiere7
- SmallRig Cheese Plate
  Started by: Michael Gilligan in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 2
- 3
- 11 July 2026 at 14:56
  Michael Gilligan
- Impending collapse in NYC
  Started by: Michael Gilligan in: The Tea Room
- 12
- 22
- 11 July 2026 at 14:27
  Ches Green UK
- Optimum products? 1 2 3
  Started by: Alan Ambrose in: Manual machine tools
- 24
- 53
- 11 July 2026 at 13:57
  Adam Harris
- Mini-lathe parts source
  Started by: Dunc in: General Questions
- 5
- 6
- 11 July 2026 at 13:11
  JasonB
- Metal saw
  Started by: Speedy Builder5 in: Workshop Techniques
- 2
- 2
- 11 July 2026 at 12:49
  Clive Foster
- Spindle/bearings fit query for X2 type mill 1 2 3
  Started by: fingerscrossed in: Manual machine tools
- 14
- 53
- 11 July 2026 at 12:34
  Dave Halford
- Hole Sizes
  Started by: John Purdy in: 3D Printers and 3D Printing
- 6
- 12
- 11 July 2026 at 10:03
  JasonB
- Air con cost?
  Started by: Ian Parkin in: The Tea Room
- 7
- 7
- 11 July 2026 at 09:17
  Bazyle
- What Did You Do Today 2026 1 2 … 5 6
  Started by: JasonB in: The Tea Room
- 41
- 136
- 11 July 2026 at 08:51
  Nicholas Farr
- Smart & Brown model A spindle lock
  Started by: old mart in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 2
- 5
- 10 July 2026 at 21:37
  old mart
- Cotton-covered flex
  Started by: Kiwi Bloke in: Materials
- 9
- 10
- 10 July 2026 at 20:03
  howardb
- 1930 Austin 12 with 3rd brush dynamo
  Started by: john fletcher 1 in: General Questions
- 15
- 22
- 10 July 2026 at 19:39
  Clive Steer
- Farm Boy – Drawing 11
  Started by: Speedy Builder5 in: I/C Engines
- 4
- 4
- 10 July 2026 at 17:15
  John Purdy
- When is a new 90 degree drill not 90 degrees? 1 2
  Started by: Bill Phinn in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 21
- 49
- 10 July 2026 at 16:48
  Nicholas Farr
- BridgePort Interact 1 Mk2 parameters
  Started by: tomcnc in: CNC machines, Home builds, Conversions, ELS, automation, software, etc tools
- 1
- 1
- 10 July 2026 at 01:31
  tomcnc
- Bridgeport Interact 1 Mark 2 circuit diagrams
  Started by: tomcnc in: CNC machines, Home builds, Conversions, ELS, automation, software, etc tools
- 1
- 1
- 10 July 2026 at 01:16
  tomcnc
- A new Milling Machine
  Started by: Martin Johnson 1 in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 5
- 5
- 9 July 2026 at 20:27
  Wade Beatty
- Tom Senior Vertical Mill Y axis stuck
  Started by: tgglass in: Beginners questions
- 12
- 18
- 9 July 2026 at 19:08
  Michael Gilligan
- Transformer question
  Started by: Wade Beatty in: Electronics in the Workshop
- 3
- 5
- 9 July 2026 at 17:30
  Robert Atkinson 2
- 24cc DIESEL ENGINE FROM SOLID 1 2 3
  Started by: dean clarke 2 in: I/C Engines
- 13
- 66
- 9 July 2026 at 11:47
  KEITH BEAUMONT
- Offen imperial bore mic gauge.
  Started by: Graeme Seed in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 6
- 11
- 8 July 2026 at 22:27
  alecs
- Flat Surface 1 2 3 4
  Started by: COLIN MARTIN 2 in: Materials
- 36
- 77
- 7 July 2026 at 23:34
  alecs

Metal saw

Metal saw

Latest Replies

Latest Issue

July 2026

Newsletter Sign-up

Latest Replies