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What’s the best way to cut ally framing?
I’ve got to cut some corner mitres on some fairly large detailed sign trim extrusion.
My hand mitre saw just won’t get a good straight cut all the way through and the joins are just not good enough.
I have a Wickes cross cut saw, can you get fine toothed blades for these or what is the best way to do this? -
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Peter, you can get blades suitable for ally, usually around 80teeth,
It is better if you can also get hold of some wax to lubricate the blade before each cut.Peter
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I have yet to find anything that can cut perfect miters. I invested in a chop saw that can cut steel, aluminium and wood with the same blade. Best £100 I have spent (apart from my ground breaker)
Not quite this model, mine is green not orange, but otherwise the same…
http://www.evolutionpowertools.co.uk/us … rage3.html -
quote Mike Grant:I have yet to find anything that can cut perfect miters.I agree unless you have a proper set up, ie, bench mounted saw, you will struggle to make perfect angles.
I bought an 80 tooth blade and works a treat but wear goggles as makes a mess. Have cut many frames but on the floor and you need two of you ideally if cutting down 6mtr lengths.
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Go with the chop saw, it is the best investment ever, quick, correct and right first time every time.
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Chop saw every time – but a metal cutting blade is essential or the aluminium WILL bind to it.
Worth spraying with silicon lube if cutting soft alloy. -
Thanks very much for the replies – I’ll get a new blade and give it a go.
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