how to cut steel?
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 282
Likes: 1
From: Antioch IL
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
how to cut steel?
can someone please tell me how people cut there steel. when i build things i just use a chop saw, torch, or plasma cutter to cut it. but im very curious as to how people make such straight cuts?
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,140
Likes: 1
From: cape cod ma.
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 i6
clamp a piece of angle to your work as a guide for you plasma or torch...for aluminum you can do the same and use a sawzall or jigsaw...i have breaks and sheers at my disposal
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 596
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Originally Posted by alloutperform
clamp a piece of angle to your work as a guide for you plasma or torch...for aluminum you can do the same and use a sawzall or jigsaw...i have breaks and sheers at my disposal
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 21,168
Likes: 5
From: Milwaukee, WI
Year: 1987
Engine: Check
If you don't have a plasma cutter a band saw works great.
If I don't need it 100% clean I'll use my angle grinder and a cutoff wheel. Depending on what I'm cutting I guess.
If I don't need it 100% clean I'll use my angle grinder and a cutoff wheel. Depending on what I'm cutting I guess.
Trending Topics
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 21,168
Likes: 5
From: Milwaukee, WI
Year: 1987
Engine: Check
Seasoned Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 355
Likes: 1
From: In a constant state of confusion
Year: 1989
Model: Wagoneer
Engine: 4.o
Sawzalls work great also. Depends how thick you are cutting also. I have been in a tight spot before and even used a Arch welder. But its not good on the welder.
CF Veteran
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 18,786
Likes: 14
From: CT.
Year: 88
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0 HO
CF Veteran
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 18,786
Likes: 14
From: CT.
Year: 88
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0 HO
