On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:32:49 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm,
Winston quickly quoth:

Michael Koblic wrote:
I found myself in need to cut 1/2" mild steel plate today. The cut was about
4-3/4".
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For straight cuts, check out 319-4083

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?P...MITEM=319-4083

Alternatively, you could put a ferrous metal cutting blade in
your worm drive circular saw. Note that non-worm saws don't
have the mustard for this kind of duty.

If you're looking for something to build timberframe homes with, a
worm drive is it. Here's a nice little beauty of a Makita, a
16-15/16" circular saw. thud

Tawm, take one of these to your spare warehouse, take it down by hand,
and sell the lumber!

--
The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life,
acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can
do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man.
-- Euripides