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  • Can anyone suggest a method of cutting a panatrim frame?

    Posted by popcornpro on 4 November 2004 at 10:38

    Can anyone suggest a method of cutting a panatrim frame without the drudgery of using a hacksaw. I have circular saw but can;t find an aluminium blade with 190mm dia & 30mm bore.

    Any ideas?

    I need this urgently.

    Rich

    Andy Davis replied 20 years, 11 months ago 6 Members · 6 Replies
  • 6 Replies
  • Kevin.Beck

    Member
    4 November 2004 at 15:14

    I had just the same problem.

    ended up buying a CHOP SAW FOR £120 + vat

  • evox

    Member
    4 November 2004 at 19:50

    I used to pay to have mine cut by the supplier, at £20 a time. I then went
    to my local D.I.Y store and bought a chop saw for £29.99.(it comes with a blade for timber) I normally cut about 8 full frames(8 cuts each frame) by then the blade has normally had it, although it is still suitable for timber,You can buy new blades for about £20 so i find this the cheapest
    option. obviously dont forget the safety glasses!!

  • Robert Lambie

    Member
    4 November 2004 at 20:06

    buy yourself a good chop saw. forget cutting with hacksaw or the like…
    buy a good make, complete with gards, safety clamps etc (dont budget on these things, you will loss a finger or an eye.)
    a good metal cutting blade will cost you from £50-£90 but will last you ages/years even if your not cutting every day. always treat your chop saw with care. they can mitre at every other angle as well as the basics.
    good accurate cuts means good joins and a better finished sign.
    keep your blade waxed & keep the machine in one place. constant banging about loosens brackets joints which lead to inacurate cuts.

  • popcornpro

    Member
    4 November 2004 at 20:18

    thanks for your feedback… I will have a look at a chop saw.

    I’ve been trying all day to find an aluminium blade for our circular with no luck.

    Rich

  • Martin Pearson

    Member
    5 November 2004 at 00:46

    Just did a quick search on google and found a few companys that did then, try tooled-up.com they have at least 2 made by trend. 190mm 60tpi 30mm bore.
    I think dewalt do them as well.

    hope this helps

  • Andy Davis

    Member
    5 November 2004 at 10:57

    if you need a new blade, try JAYCLEM 0121-5615616 i hope this helps you out. 😀

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