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Post by BILLS66 on Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:11 pm

OK my old saw isn't cutting it (get it)I still have some van to cut up and I need a better saw.So gotavan dan,donivan and anyone else chime in and give me some advise. Thanks Bill
This job allmost killed the saw I have!

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Re: Need advice on a new saw

Post by mcfly on Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:36 pm

I just use a sawzall but a plasma cutter is first on my wish list.I used one at a freinds house and had to change my pants .I was looking for things to cut

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Re: Need advice on a new saw

Post by G-Man on Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:40 pm

Sawszall But don't use cheap blades

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Re: Need advice on a new saw

Post by BILLS66 on Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:01 pm

I have one but i think I need a bigger one. Bill

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Re: Need advice on a new saw

Post by DanTheVanMan on Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:05 pm

Bill,
This is what I have and it will cut through most "ANY" part of our vans.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100618894

I also have an cordless 18v DeWalt for places I can't plug-in (Junk Yards).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VEUVZE/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0012N8524&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1ASXGBW83EZZFBQTTJNB

But one of the most important things is like Chris said, get the "Best" blade you can. You'll be glad you spent the extra few bucks, it will save you hours of frustration!

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Re: Need advice on a new saw

Post by donivan65 on Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:06 pm

So what do you think is wrong with your saw? does it stop moving and stick or is the blade movement sloppy or loose? Good blades are really important, they last longer and don't bend easily,,,,,,,and you need to match the Teeth Per Inch to the thickness of the metal that you are cutting,,,,,,,I kind of like the saws that use a lever to release the blade rather than the allen wrench set screw that is on mine right now. And its good to have variable speeds, but I run mine on high all the time,,,,,,I ain't got all day,,,,,,,,,

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Re: Need advice on a new saw

Post by itruns on Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:43 pm

These blades seem to work well for us:

http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Tool-48-00-5787-Sawzall-Blades/dp/B002KKONCO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=industrial&qid=1257205033&sr=8-3

We usually use cordless 18V DeWalts, but a 110V Milwaukee SawZall with the counter weight and oscillating feature is faster and easier on the arms.

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Re: Need advice on a new saw

Post by 67a 100 pickup on Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:48 pm

I'm with Dan, the milwaukee eats vans up, and you can spin the trigger to different angles. Mine has eaten 2 vans with no problem with good blades, the extra money for blades is well worth it in time saved.

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Re: Need advice on a new saw

Post by gotavan on Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:09 pm

I have a Milwakee super sawzall works great , you have to use good blades I cut out a doghouse for g-man took about 45 min. only one blade some places I cut through the frame rails and brake brackets bent the blade over a couple times, just hammer it back straight and keep on cuttin


cut out a radio patch for wideload that dash was jumping like a jackhammer!

I use the sawzall all the time for making the freakbikes along with the angle grinder and wire welder.

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Re: Need advice on a new saw

Post by BILLS66 on Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:24 pm

OK all thanks for the input I needed that because I am definitley a novice at this but it's addicting. My saw is ok I just need to use better blades and those floors are real thick.I definitley am going to have a chat with santa and make sure I get one of those BIG Milwaukee saws cause I got some more cutting to do !!!!! I think I am having withdrawls I REALLY WAN'T TO CUT SOMETHING UP!!!! Bill
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Re: Need advice on a new saw

Post by 67a 100 pickup on Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:36 pm

Yessss Sir.... Time for santa to stuff your stocking.

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