I'm sure this has been posted before but I can't seem to come to any definate conclusion. I'm looking for a saw to cut metal with, mainly stainless and aluminium. I would probably mostly be cutting flat bar and tubing, but the ability to cut solid bar would be advantageous. As far as I can see the main options are;
*Chop saw with a carbide tipped blade
*Abrasive cut off saw
*Bandsaw
*Bench mounted portaband type bandsaw
The little bench mounted bandsaw things look pretty cool, and I imagine they would be reasonably quiet, no sparks etc. but I don't know anyone who has actually used one. It's not going to be used every day but I want to buy something reasonably robust. Traditionally I have always used large horizontal bandsaws but floor space is prime real estate at the moment so something that could be put on a bench or stored out of the way when not in use would be awesome!
Any adivce would be great, Cheers!
*Chop saw with a carbide tipped blade
*Abrasive cut off saw
*Bandsaw
*Bench mounted portaband type bandsaw
The little bench mounted bandsaw things look pretty cool, and I imagine they would be reasonably quiet, no sparks etc. but I don't know anyone who has actually used one. It's not going to be used every day but I want to buy something reasonably robust. Traditionally I have always used large horizontal bandsaws but floor space is prime real estate at the moment so something that could be put on a bench or stored out of the way when not in use would be awesome!
Any adivce would be great, Cheers!