[TheForge] Cutting Stainless

[Ray Miller]

Rick,
I have come across several brands, some of our friends have noted here. 
Also a Makita I found at a local service center for power tools. Then of 
course there is ebay, and local used equipment dealers. (I just picked 
up a 35 ton Scotchman ironworker fairly cheap).

Ray

Rick & Kims Email wrote:

>Ray,
>Please tell us where to get cold saws for under $800.  The only one I
>know about is the Wilton 225 which you can get now from MSC for $999
>(blade about $95 extra).  It also has a coolant system and look like a
>great small machine.  I'd sure like to know what else is out there as
>I will buying something soon.
>
>Regarding cutting stainless, I use my small bandsaw with the best
>bi-metal blades I can find.  The trick that makes the blades last is
>to lubricate the blade with WD-40.  Yes, that's right, just a little
>spray every couple of minutes makes a world of difference on the life
>of the blade.  With out it, the blade will dull very quickly.
>
>Rick Korinek
>Emerald City Forge
>Framingham, MA
>
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