There are several metal saws on the market today. We will discuss the four most popular types of metal saws. I will answer the question what is a metal saw and how they are used. What is a metal saw? It is a saw designed to cut different types of metal. It is capable of sawing through solid metal pipes, aluminum rails, and even copper. All metal saws have one main purpose, and that is to cut certain types of metal for building, and mostly are used in construction settings.
Most contractors will explain to you what is a metal saw, and what they will use them for. The saws are used in residential and commercial building use. They are used to cut different metals for different installations. There is a specific metal saw that cut only certain metals. So if you have a particular metal that needs to be cut, you can rent this tool for home use.
Metal Cutting Saw
The first saw we need to discuss is the hack saw, and what is a metal saw. This is a metal saw that cuts electrical piping when electrical cord is pulled through. It is also designed to cut thin gauge metal plumbing pipe. One last use is to cut threaded metal rods. This type of rod is used for suspending plumbing piping from concrete ceilings.
What is the metal chop saw? It has a round blade, and cuts solid pipes such as rebar. Rebar is placed in concrete to strengthen the concrete material. There are three blade saws that are used with the chop saw. The blade sizes are a ten inch blade, a twelve inch blade and the last is the fourteen inch size blade. If you choose to use the larger blades, you will be able to cut larger sized pipes.
The band saw, what is a metal band saw? The band saw will cut metal I beams. The I beam is shaped in a capital I and it supports metal framed buildings. Another use of this saw is that it cuts large diameter metal piping which is used for water treatment plants. The pipes are also used for electrical power plates. An electrical power plate is the way the band saw cuts the pipe, it is a level straight cut making welding pipes together easier.
The last saw we will learn about today is the aluminum chop saw. The name of the saw explains exactly what this saw is used for, and that is only to cut aluminum. This saw is used for two main things, to cut aluminum railing to build screen rooms, as well as cutting gutters for the outside eaves of your home. This saw is used primarily used by professionals in construction building work.
So what is a metal saw? At this point you have been shown what a metal saw is and four different metal saws and what they can and can not saw through. It is all about using the right saw for the right metal type. All metal saws will cut through metal as if it were butter. As you are doing your research before you need a metal saw, learn everything you can about the specific saw that you need. Lastly consult a professional, and even hire a professional to do this job for you.
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Bare-Tool Makita BCS550Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-3/8-Inch Metal Cutting Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) Feature
- Makita-built motor produces 3,400 RPM for faster cutting in a wide range of metals including Unistrut all thread, channel, corrugated, conduit, pipe, sheet metal, square tubing, steel and more
- Compact, ergonomic design at 13-3/4-Inch long and weighs only 5.7-Pound. for reduced operator fatigue
- A built-in L.E.D. light conveniently illuminates the work area
- Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430-Percent total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
- 3-Year warranty on tool
Bare-Tool Makita BCS550Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-3/8-Inch Metal Cutting Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) Overview
Quickly cut through all-thread, rebar, metal conduit, steel studs, metal roofing, garage door track, unistrut®, and other materials more accurately with this powerful little saw. It has a high torque, 3,400 rpm motor to cut faster than a portable band saw. When you're up on the roof or on a high scaffolding, or there is no outlet nearby, cordless is the only way to go. Working with metal, cords can often snag on sharp corners, creating an electrical hazard. A cordless tool offers the best solution. This tool is great for automotive body work; electricians, steel/iron workers, roofers, metal fabricators or anyone who wants to cut metal fast will love it. It uses a 5-3/8-inch blade, and has a 2-inch cutting depth capacity. This quality tool has LED lights to light up the workpiece during the cut, which is essential when cutting dark steel or cutting in dimly lit areas.Bare-Tool Makita BCS550Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-3/8-Inch Metal Cutting Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) Specifications
Quickly cut through all-thread, rebar, metal conduit, steel studs, metal roofing, garage door track, unistrut®, and other materials more accurately with this powerful little saw. It has a high torque, 3,400 rpm motor to cut faster than a portable band saw. When you’re up on the roof or on a high scaffolding, or there is no outlet nearby, cordless is the only way to go. Working with metal, cords can often snag on sharp corners, creating an electrical hazard. A cordless tool offers the best solution. This tool is great for automotive body work; electricians, steel/iron workers, roofers, metal fabricators or anyone who wants to cut metal fast will love it. It uses a 5-3/8-inch blade, and has a 2-inch cutting depth capacity. This quality tool has LED lights to light up the workpiece during the cut, which is essential when cutting dark steel or cutting in dimly lit areas. This metal cutting saw comes with a spark shield to contain the rash of burning mess that comes with cutting steel. Wear hearing protection when cutting steel. This is a tool-only option, meaning it does not come with batteries, charger or a case. It is a great addition to a pre-existing LXT tool or tool kit that uses Makita’s LXT 18 volt lithium-ion batteries and charger. Lithium-ion means more power with less weight and 18 volt lithium-ion is best power-to-weight ratio of any cordless tool. -- Gabriel Shantara Ford
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