What is the fastest and easiest way to cut expanded steel?Thanks.
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07-03-2006, 10:25 AM #1
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cutting expanded?
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07-03-2006, 02:07 PM #2
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The fastest and easiest is a shear.
Since I don't own one, I use my plasma with a straight edge guide.
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07-03-2006, 10:04 PM #3
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Ditto. I'm so po', I didn't even think of the shear. I use plasma. This is where you need a GOOD, modern plasma, though, because the old-style and even the new cheap ones don't have the automatically relighting pilot arc.
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07-04-2006, 08:26 PM #4
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And if you're even poorer you can use an angle grinder
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07-05-2006, 12:22 AM #5
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I've used a sawzall with decent results, too. You don't even need the straightedge because the expanded diamonds will recenter the blade for you for each little cut.
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07-05-2006, 07:24 AM #6
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Circular saw with abrasive wheel has worked for me...
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07-05-2006, 04:38 PM #7
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i just use a grinder on a straight line
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07-07-2006, 08:48 PM #8
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I have even used a jigsaw with a metal blade for tight places and it worked good
but always wear your safty goggles.......those metal bits get everywhere .
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07-08-2006, 12:46 PM #9
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What about just using your stick welder with a E6011 rod - quick and easy
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07-08-2006, 03:53 PM #10
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Hey richcharles what rod size should I use?I have some 60/11 they are 3/32 and 1/8.
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