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Best Power Saw for Cutting Steel?
I need to dispose of a treadmill that is mostly composed of hollow steel pipes and channels, mostly welded together. The recyclers don't want a treadmill in it's assembled state plus it's very difficult to move at the moment. To cut it up, I'm thinking of renting a reciprocating saw, similar to the ones used by plumbers to cut steel pipes. Alternatively, I could use a welding torch, but I have no experience with welding, plus I would have to rent or buy the equipment. Anyone have any recommendations for a good power saw or perhaps some other method for doing this? Beachcomber |
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Beachcomber wrote:
I need to dispose of a treadmill that is mostly composed of hollow steel pipes and channels, mostly welded together. Beachcomber This may be way too obvious, but have you tried giving it away - they haul? An adv. in the paper would be cheaper than renting a saw or torch set and spending several frustrating hours trying to cut it up, followed by hauling to the recycelr for a few bucks. |
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"Beachcomber" wrote in message
.. . I need to dispose of a treadmill that is mostly composed of hollow steel pipes and channels, mostly welded together. The recyclers don't want a treadmill in it's assembled state plus it's very difficult to move at the moment. To cut it up, I'm thinking of renting a reciprocating saw, similar to the ones used by plumbers to cut steel pipes. Alternatively, I could use a welding torch, but I have no experience with welding, plus I would have to rent or buy the equipment. Anyone have any recommendations for a good power saw or perhaps some other method for doing this? You could try to donate it. If not, I suggest a circular saw with a cut-off wheel. I've used both when disposing of a large amount of heavy galvanized pipe and rebar, and the circular saw is much quicker and cheaper. I went through quite a few blades with the reciprocating saw, but only one cut-off wheel, and the wheel was 1/3 the price. Make sure you haul the thing outside, whatever you do. Pagan |
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Hi, I don't want to sound like a wise ass here but why not use a
hacksaw? OK, I know it takes a small amount of effort but a hacksaw is a really good tool. Lewis. |
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Use an abrasive "cut off" wheel in your circular saw.
But, wear gloves and goggles as there is a lot of debris and sparks when it is grinding through. "Beachcomber" wrote in message .. . I need to dispose of a treadmill that is mostly composed of hollow steel pipes and channels, mostly welded together. The recyclers don't want a treadmill in it's assembled state plus it's very difficult to move at the moment. To cut it up, I'm thinking of renting a reciprocating saw, similar to the ones used by plumbers to cut steel pipes. Alternatively, I could use a welding torch, but I have no experience with welding, plus I would have to rent or buy the equipment. Anyone have any recommendations for a good power saw or perhaps some other method for doing this? Beachcomber |
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Log on to Harbor Freight, and buy a recip saw (watch the ads, they go on
sale for $20 now and again). get some metal cutting or demolition blades from the local store. Keep the saw when you're finished. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org www.mormons.com "Beachcomber" wrote in message .. . I need to dispose of a treadmill that is mostly composed of hollow steel pipes and channels, mostly welded together. The recyclers don't want a treadmill in it's assembled state plus it's very difficult to move at the moment. To cut it up, I'm thinking of renting a reciprocating saw, similar to the ones used by plumbers to cut steel pipes. Alternatively, I could use a welding torch, but I have no experience with welding, plus I would have to rent or buy the equipment. Anyone have any recommendations for a good power saw or perhaps some other method for doing this? Beachcomber |
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No one going to suggest he call a hvac HACK and have it done for him?
Hacksaw is a good idea, but will take longer. If you go with the hacksaw, please buy "Shatterproof" blades, which are less likely to snap in half. The cheap blades from Harbor Freight are no bargain, either. They bend and the teeth wear off. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org www.mormons.com wrote in message oups.com... Hi, I don't want to sound like a wise ass here but why not use a hacksaw? OK, I know it takes a small amount of effort but a hacksaw is a really good tool. Lewis. |
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