Any advice on cutting square tube?

[everlastsupport]

I would use the horizontal band saw as my first pick. Chop saw would be second pick. Like mentioned, $99 and a 20% off coupon and you can pick up a chop saw at HF. A tool you will use a lot, like a bandsaw.

Plasma would be my last pick. Sawzall/reciprocating or circular saw would be in the middle somewhere.

[zoama]

I would get a $79 portaband from Harbor Freight and use the 20% off coupon. You can also make a pivoting stand for it to make it more useful. If you can afford it, a 4 x 6 horizontal is the best choice.

[acourtjester]

Thanks Steve
Sears still has those evolution saws on sale and over the holiday you get free shipping. I got one comming for $279. with tax.
You can never have too many tools.

have fun
Tom

[sportbike]

Thanks Steve
Sears still has those evolution saws on sale and over the holiday you get free shipping. I got one comming for $279. with tax.
You can never have too many tools.

have fun
Tom

We had one of those at work. It was ok for cutting since it has metal guards and reduced issues with clogging. We have found that a 7" commercial worm drive saw from sears seems to work the "best". We typically cut thick aluminum plate (1-2" thick). We also have a Milwaukee plate saw similar to what they have at Lowes / Homedepot (on a vertical stand with roller guides) that does the job fairly well (not a budget item mind you). Believe it or not, my uncle introduced me to the use of a carbide wood cutting blade, called a piranha blade, by black and decker, to cut black pipe when installing gas lines. The teeth have a sort of hook on them and there were 440T on a 7.25" blade. He just used it in his regular circular saw and cut away.

Edit: Looks like they still make the blades.. http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-7.../dp/B00006FRPH

[Jason]

I usually always just use the chop saw unless its a really wide piece. If its too wide for the chop saw then its whatever is quickest being its a grinder, torch or plasma.