SeanHitz Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hello, I'm about to make a load of furniture from scaffold tubes and boards, but have just realised that I've forgotten to get a couple of the pieces cut before being sent to me. Can anyone tell me whether I can fit a metal cutting blade into my makita wood circular saw to cut them myself? I really don't want to go down the 'trial and error route'....If not, any helpful tips on how I can do it. I'm trying to save costs so buying an angle grinder isn't high on my wish list of things to do. CheersSean Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40741-diy-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 If they're the lightweight aluminium poles a hacksaw would do the job. For the steel ones you really are better off with a grinder - you can hire them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40741-diy-question/#findComment-716171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanHitz Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 I think they're aluminium so cool, thanks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40741-diy-question/#findComment-716174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tradesman32 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 You will need to be very accurate and steady doing this with circular saw. Even in a mitre saw aluminium can catch and move relatively easily which will leave you a rough cut and distorted tubing. If you are not confident I would recommend a large hacksaw. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40741-diy-question/#findComment-716215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Yup, hacksaw should do it... good way to burn off a few calories. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40741-diy-question/#findComment-716243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanHitz Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Cool, thanks all! Hacksaw it is Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40741-diy-question/#findComment-716787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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