Metal Cutting circular saw

[shanky887614]

I'm sure you guys will get them off the shelf but stock is not so readily available here unfortunately

i only know one place that has them on the shelf, internet is the best place

 

[jase]

I use the makita 18v metal cutting saw all the time, for 41mm and shallow uni, also rod, and its great for cutting tray too.
Its best with a fresh fully charged battery, but then again that applies to all battery tools.

 

[RSB]

why would you use a circular saw? use a grinder, much better and you can swap the blade for masonry to do chases etc as well.

the only time ill use a circular saw is taking up floorboards

I am commercial spark mate, grinders are not allowed on the sites I work on. So I have to find an alternative method hence circular saw as I do not need a hot works or a permit as I would for a chop saw.

Its site politics and H&S.

cheers

 

[shanky887614]

I am commercial spark mate, grinders are not allowed on the sites I work on. So I have to find an alternative method hence circular saw as I do not need a hot works or a permit as I would for a chop saw.

Its site politics and H&S.

cheers

its down to each site mate, we do a lot of ahu's and dont need permits.

like i say its down to the blade if you need one or not.


most sites are not that strict, chopsaws with a tct blade dont create sparks so are allowed without hotworks.


if they wont let us do it without a permit we set up a cutting room off site and bring the gear in (we have all access keys and swipe cards)

 

[rompling]

I use the makita 18v metal cutting saw all the time, for 41mm and shallow uni, also rod, and its great for cutting tray too.
Its best with a fresh fully charged battery, but then again that applies to all battery tools.

Same as makita the nuts
But I think Panasonic was the 1st
Tray trunking all cut with ease and straight
Once you use one you want use anything else
Blade needs to be new and battery charged for it to be effective IMO

 

[RSB]

its down to each site mate, we do a lot of ahu's and dont need permits.

like i say its down to the blade if you need one or not.


most sites are not that strict, chopsaws with a tct blade dont create sparks so are allowed without hotworks.


if they wont let us do it without a permit we set up a cutting room off site and bring the gear in (we have all access keys and swipe cards)

Thanks for the input mate. It looks like we've been on different sites. A chop saw is not an option for me. If you would like to come and argue with the H&S you're more than welcome.

I originally asked if anyone had used the Milwaukee saw. Not what I can cut strut with or debate about carbide blades.

I hope I go onto a site where you work so I can use chopsaw's and grinders.

cheers.

 

[shanky887614]

Thanks for the input mate. It looks like we've been on different sites. A chop saw is not an option for me. If you would like to come and argue with the H&S you're more than welcome.

I originally asked if anyone had used the Milwaukee saw. Not what I can cut strut with or debate about carbide blades.

I hope I go onto a site where you work so I can use chopsaw's and grinders.

cheers.

you will like it, hardhat is optional. permits are given out like sweets, by that i mean filled out for you and get brought to you to just sign.

 

[RSB]

you will like it, hardhat is optional. permits are given out like sweets, by that i mean filled out for you and get brought to you to just sign.

xxxxin hell. sign me up...see you Monday

 

[jengo22]

We use dewalt 18 volt magic could not do with out it good bit of kit. Was not that expensive.

 

[Risteard]

I have the 22V Hilti SCM-22A and it cuts through strut and threaded rod no bother at all - like butter. Haven't used the Milwaukee.

(Sorry, didn't realise that this thread was ancient!)

 

[Robert Turnbull]

The Makita 18V Metal Cutter, basically the circular saw without the mitre adjustment is fantastic. Will even handle unistrut with ease, no hot works ticket needed either.

I bought the evolution saw first as it had a bigger blade but the cuts aren't dead 90 due to the mitre adjustment moving around. Which was rubbish as i was installing tray. Swapped for the makita and love it. chucked my hacksaw away lol

Even good to chop down armoured (25mm + it might struggle with)

 

[shanky887614]

The Makita 18V Metal Cutter, basically the circular saw without the mitre adjustment is fantastic. Will even handle unistrut with ease, no hot works ticket needed either.

I bought the evolution saw first as it had a bigger blade but the cuts aren't dead 90 due to the mitre adjustment moving around. Which was rubbish as i was installing tray. Swapped for the makita and love it. chucked my hacksaw away lol

Even good to chop down armoured (25mm + it might struggle with)

get a battery grinder with a tct blade and your away, much better and you dont need a permit

(tct blades are the ones that are loud as **** but dont create sparks)

this will also make it easier to cut the tray etc in situ

 

[Zimmer]

I know you asked about circular saws, but have you considered one of these bandsaws.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=858BAmyvqXM

Haven't one myself (yet), but I saw a guy with one and it flew through unistrut and threaded bar even scaffolding poles, and no sparks either.

Don't know how long the blade lasts either.

 

[Robert Turnbull]

get a battery grinder with a tct blade and your away, much better and you dont need a permit

(tct blades are the ones that are loud as **** but dont create sparks)

this will also make it easier to cut the tray etc in situ

Good idea, I don't usually work on sites anyway so I use the stainless steel blades in the grinder but I might try one of these to. I keep breaking the blades in my bag as they are so thin