rounded saw can it be used for…?
this is the saw i bought
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-CS1030L-4-Inch-Circular/dp/B000IEFIBY
the blade is right for cutting thru the aluminum i want
as i’m planing to use it to cut the aluminum railing on my staircase.
so it’s NOT going to be on a flat surface but in my hand while cutting thru the railing
the manual shows it being used on a flat surface and doesn’t say anything about handling it otherwise
so has anyone ever used it otherwise
i have expirince using a other power tools but this is my first time with a rounded saw.
and any advice would be appreciated
thanks
C’mon.
do i have to loose a finger to know.
i have the saw and i’m planing on doing it today.
AH.
god bless you =]
Suggestion by Bill L
Yes this kind of saw can be used like you want to (make sure you have safety glasses and keep a good grip on it)
Suggestion by chicagirl51
You can use it but you won’t be able to get close to a joint with it. A reciprocating(SAWSALL) saw or a jig saw with a flush metal cutting blade would be better. A hacksaw would do the job also.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-NAVIGATORTM-Metal-Cutting/dp/B000LNML26
http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/saws/sawzall-_reciprocating_saws/12v_hackzall-/2420-20.html
Suggestion by Average Joe
A circular saw can cut through the aluminum like you are planning, but it is not really the tool for the job. First of all if you do go ahead and use it, be sure to use eye and ear protection, and be very wary of the saw kicking back on you hard. I don’t know exactly what you are cutting, but if it is a rigid pipe, it will want to bind and kick back once you are most of the way through the piece. Hold the saw tight and push straight through the rail. Don’t let the saw twist right or left while cutting. Be sure to use a carbide tip blade and not a high speed steel blade.
I would recommend a saw-z-all with a metal cutting blade for this. It is an easier tool to operate and is the right tool for what you are trying to do. Besides being safer.
I’m not saying that it can’t be done, but with no experience cutting metal in an elevated position, I would recommend switching tools.
Suggestion by Myrna S
One hand on the trigger and the other on the handle at front, andyou won’t lose any didgits! There is also a depth adjustment for the blade which should be set just a couple of hairs more than object you wish to cut! P.S. Be sure you have the proper blade for cutting aluminum becuse all skill saws as you have come with a blade for cutting WOOD ONLY!!!
