"Laurie Forbes" wrote in message news:HxJmf.249702

Also, would it be practical to cut 3/16 plate with an abrasive blade in a
circular saw??

I would think that would be a slow and painful way to do it. Try one of
these: http://www.metaldevil.com/ I don't know off the top of my head what
the maximum thickness is for these blades, but the one I have works a treat
on thinner stuff.

Peter