It’s an understatement to say that sawing through metal by hand is hard work, but there’s no need to break a sweat when today ...
The band saw name isn’t exactly secretive, it’s a saw that has a blade that is a long metal band. So instead of cutting back and forth like a hand saw, it cuts more like a circular or chain saw. But ...
Most home fabricators rely on an abrasive chop saw and a hand-held reciprocating saw for their cutting needs. Band saws aren't as common because most floor-mounted band saws are bulky and expensive.
There’s no reason to use a hacksaw in a modern farm shop. Cutting metal on a farm often used to involve either an oxy-acetylene torch, a hacksaw or tin snips. If a shop was “high-tech,” it might have ...
If you’re a plumber, electrician, or militant DIY-er with a bunch of pipe to cut, Milwaukee’s cordless band saw is a gift from the tool gods. It’s a favorite of contractors and tool renters because ...