"Bob La Londe" wrote in message ...

I am looking for a better faster way to cut or shear 304 stainless rod.
From 1/8 upto maybe 3/8. Certainly 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 & 5/16. I need to
be able to maintain predictable lengths. Larger than 3/8 its probably
just as easy to do it on the lathe, because I have to radius one end
anyway.

The abrasive chop saw is the fastest I've tried in my shop, but the ends
need a horrible amount of work. Bandsaw is slow and/or dangerous
depending on setup.

I figured some sort of shear the cuts it with a scissoring action might
work. I can't have the end bent over, but a burr that can be quickly
removed on the belt grinder would be tolerable. ...

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You might look into rebar cutters.