When I first saw the Panasonic EY3530 Metal Cutting Saw, it looked cute. Cute, but not something that seemed useful in the real world. This assessment was incorrect. Any job you visit will be using many different metal cutting saws to get projects done for all types of trades.
What saws are they?
It's simply a cordless circular saw that runs a carbide-tipped metal blade at the rpm you choose. Typically these saws have a guard to catch the metal shavings. This type of saw is designed to cut cleanly through mild steel. I have a great story about a sales rep who went into a customer's office, pulled out his cordless metal saw and cut off a piece of threaded rod, then threaded a nut on -- so fast that the customer didn't have time to throw him out. This particular sales rep sold many of these tools with his unique approach.
So what materials can cordless metal cutting saws work on?
Any mild steel, like threading rod, unit-stud, metal siding, EMT pipe, and duct work can be cut by cordless metal cutting saws. You can also purchase blades for aluminum. It is not recommended, but some people have used them on copper. The most common thing these saws are used on threading rod, strut, and EMT pipe. You will get a better cut if you get a blade with more teeth if you are cutting thin metals.
Who makes these saws?
Easily the most popular is the Panasonic EY3530 Metal Cutting Saw, but there are other brands you may prefer, like DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, and more. For those of you who already own a cordless circular saw, you may want to consider buying carbide tipped blades. A big supplier of these blades is Tenyru. That said, I still have to believe that it's best to use the tools that were designed for specific jobs, especially when it comes to metal cutters. But a lot of my Bosch customers tell me they really like the results of a carbide tipped metal blade on their saw. So you may want to try them out.
You can usually return cordless power tools within 30 days, no questions asked. I tell all my customers about this policy, but none of them have ever returned a tool. You should try out the Panasonic EY33530 Metal Cutting Saw. - 33381
What saws are they?
It's simply a cordless circular saw that runs a carbide-tipped metal blade at the rpm you choose. Typically these saws have a guard to catch the metal shavings. This type of saw is designed to cut cleanly through mild steel. I have a great story about a sales rep who went into a customer's office, pulled out his cordless metal saw and cut off a piece of threaded rod, then threaded a nut on -- so fast that the customer didn't have time to throw him out. This particular sales rep sold many of these tools with his unique approach.
So what materials can cordless metal cutting saws work on?
Any mild steel, like threading rod, unit-stud, metal siding, EMT pipe, and duct work can be cut by cordless metal cutting saws. You can also purchase blades for aluminum. It is not recommended, but some people have used them on copper. The most common thing these saws are used on threading rod, strut, and EMT pipe. You will get a better cut if you get a blade with more teeth if you are cutting thin metals.
Who makes these saws?
Easily the most popular is the Panasonic EY3530 Metal Cutting Saw, but there are other brands you may prefer, like DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, and more. For those of you who already own a cordless circular saw, you may want to consider buying carbide tipped blades. A big supplier of these blades is Tenyru. That said, I still have to believe that it's best to use the tools that were designed for specific jobs, especially when it comes to metal cutters. But a lot of my Bosch customers tell me they really like the results of a carbide tipped metal blade on their saw. So you may want to try them out.
You can usually return cordless power tools within 30 days, no questions asked. I tell all my customers about this policy, but none of them have ever returned a tool. You should try out the Panasonic EY33530 Metal Cutting Saw. - 33381
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