Uni strut

[Pete999]

When I was traveling we used to use a lot of uni strut and used to cut it with a metal cutting chopsaw, that was a long time ago, is there anything on the market that has been brought out recently, or better still, what method do you guys use, as I say it's been a while and things have moved on. The reason I ask is I have a mate who has asked me the very same question, and would like to help, so grateful for any ideas.

 

[davesparks]

Small battery powers circular saw with a tct metal cutting blade

 

[telectrix]

call me old fashioned, but i've still got all my fingers.:

 

[Kamikaze]

call me old fashioned, but i've still got all my fingers.:

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Too much hard work Tel….lol. The chopsaw is still the daddy for cutting large amounts of Unistrut and rod. And can be used for filing down the edges. Just don’t tell the health and safety police!:wink_smile:

 

[uksparks]

Small battery powers circular saw with a tct metal cutting blade

Ive got a cordless circular saw, i didnt know you could get a metal blade for it, I only ever got it for wood...

 

[uksparks]

Just looking on here:
GKS 18 V-LI Professional Cordless Circular Saw Circular saws | Bosch Professional

I cant see under the accessories, a blade that would cut steel?

 

[uksparks]

Just found this actually:
Circular Saw Blades | Bosch Power Tools

 

[Leesparkykent]

Still Can't beat a chopsaw.

 

[Sintra]

There is a specific tool for cutting strut that I've hired in the states Strutt Cutter Wouldn't like to see the price of it though. We generally use a 315mm chop saw with cold cut blade.

 

[uksparks]

What's wrong with an angle grinder?

 

[uksparks]

There is a specific tool for cutting strut that I've hired in the states Strutt Cutter Wouldn't like to see the price of it though. We generally use a 315mm chop saw with cold cut blade.

Looks good, I suppose if you have a massive job and going to be cutting a lot of it, then It would be worth it.

 

[GMES]

What's wrong with an angle grinder?

Not guaranteed a straight edge with an angle grinder, chopsaw is the tool you need

 

[uksparks]

Totally agree with that, but if I just needed a few cuts I'd be careful with a grinder

 

[rompling]

http://www.fastfix.co.uk/makita/Makita-BCS550Z-18v-LXT-Metal-Cutting-Saw-Body-Only.html

It's the thing anybody doing serious amounts of metal munching needs - no sparks
= no hot work permits - nice !!
Trunking metal conduit uni strut threaded rod
Big swa
Blade is £25-£30
Can't be beaten IMO

 

[tigerpaul]

Use this...

Makita 2107FK 110V Portable Band Saw


and you'll never want to use a chopsaw again.

less noise, less mess, less filing, and less danger..
and, no need to worry about hot works, or abrasive wheels training..

 

[davesparks]

Totally agree with that, but if I just needed a few cuts I'd be careful with a grinder

In the time it will take to get the hot works permit signed off, abrasive wheels training cert copied in triplicate and risk assessments filed etc etc you could have cut a few bits with a hacksaw!

 

[Guest77]

You can buy a chop saw and bench for 150 notes, it will last ages and will save a lot of arm ache and time, a brilliant bit of kit that will never age, the best way by far IMO.

 

[Leesparkykent]

With a Tungsten Carbide Tipped blade.

 

[Guest77]

Totally agree with that, but if I just needed a few cuts I'd be careful with a grinder

Very difficult to cut straight with a grinder, plus the amount of filing of the sharp edges will take longer than using a hacksaw, most of us have been there and done it, trust us, a chop saw is the way forward if you need to cut alot.

 

[Guest77]

With a Tungsten Carbide Tipped blade.

We had one blade last for twelve months and it cut hundreds of pieces, saved hours and hours, it cuts straight and almost cleanly.

 

[uksparks]

I do very little with tray and the like so don't have a requirement for anything other than a hacksaw in all fairness, I have seen these small band saws and look quite good.

ate you saying an angle grinder is classed as hog works? I suppose it does flick off hot bits

 

[davesparks]

I do very little with tray and the like so don't have a requirement for anything other than a hacksaw in all fairness, I have seen these small band saws and look quite good.

ate you saying an angle grinder is classed as hog works? I suppose it does flick off hot bits

It definately needs abrasive wheels training on most sites and hot works on a fair few

 

[GMES]

I do very little with tray and the like so don't have a requirement for anything other than a hacksaw in all fairness, I have seen these small band saws and look quite good.

ate you saying an angle grinder is classed as hog works? I suppose it does flick off hot bits

Hog works is a new one on me

 

[uksparks]

It definately needs abrasive wheels training on most sites and hot works on a fair few

I've not had any formal abrasive wheels training but am more than capable of safely using an angle grinder, I'll have a look, I could always get myself a bit of paper to say I am capable.

 

[davesparks]

I've not had any formal abrasive wheels training but am more than capable of safely using an angle grinder, I'll have a look, I could always get myself a bit of paper to say I am capable.

But without proper training how do you know that you are using it correctly?
I learned a few things when I did the training and I thought I was more than capable already.