On Fri, 10 Sep 2004 22:01:16 -0500, Morris Dovey
wrote:

david wrote:

I am using 3/4" OD aluminum tubing as balusters for deck rails. I need
to cut almost 400 of them to length. I was hoping for suggestions on
the most efficient and painless way to do this. I have woodworking
tools such as band saw, table saw, miter saws, jig saw, etc...

I bought HF's least expensive metal-cutting (horizontal) bandsaw
a year ago because I found myself building more and more metal
jigs and fixtures. Since then I've cut a fair amount of aluminum
and brass - and the machine (and original blade) are still
working like new.

I'd suggest that this is probably the appropriate tool for the
job - and can either be sold or kept when your deck rails are
done. (I'd be surprised if you didn't keep it.)


I have the jet version of that saw. the HF, jet and delta versions
appear to be identical. it's a great tool, as long as you aren't
looking for real accuracy. I'll second that suggestion.