On 3/7/2021 10:31 AM, Jim Wilkins wrote:
"Bob La Londe"Â* 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.Â* Certainly 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 & 5/16.Â* I need to
be able to maintain predictable lengths.Â* 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.Â* Bandsaw is slow and/or dangerous
depending on setup.
I figured some sort of shear the cuts it with a scissoring action might
work.Â* 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.
I went back to cutting them on the bandsaw. I don't use the 4x6 much
anymore so I set that one up for it. I didn't really want to change the
blade on the 7x12 or the vertical. Still looking for a faster solution.
It sounds like the tool I want is called a "rod parter."
I'm still playing with the idea of a rotating hammer shear. I might add
that to my fun play time projects list. If it doesn't work I can modify
it to go on one of the press, and if it still doesn't work, well then
I'll have a hot shear for making rivets. LOL.
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