Cutting a metal door

[lambeater]

Its not too complicated so it doesn't need to be overthought. Doors are only metal skin with wood core. Use a skill saw with carbide blade, straight edge for guide and a good set of eye protection!!!

lambeater

 

[Nigel]

According to my sharpening guy speed is critical when you use a dedicated metal blade. Metal cutting saws seem to run much slower. I want a chop saw for metal stud work ( internal walls here are rarely built of wood.) Makita do one but its 700 euros here. Any ideas? A cheap chop saw with variable speed?
Richard

Yes Richard,one of those Evolution rage things you see everywhere that cut metal with no sparks and they're cheap.Or a pair of tinsnips.... [cool]

 

[waho6o9]

According to my sharpening guy speed is critical when you use a dedicated metal blade. Metal cutting saws seem to run much slower. I want a chop saw for metal stud work ( internal walls here are rarely built of wood.) Makita do one but its 700 euros here. Any ideas? A cheap chop saw with variable speed?
Richard

I use this cold saw when cutting metal. I like the way it works even though it's not an industrial type cold saw, and then again neither is the price.
http://www.amazon.com/Evolution-FURY3-Multipurpose-Cutting-Compound/dp/B002BWP2O4

 

[Nigel]

According to my sharpening guy speed is critical when you use a dedicated metal blade. Metal cutting saws seem to run much slower. I want a chop saw for metal stud work ( internal walls here are rarely built of wood.) Makita do one but its 700 euros here. Any ideas? A cheap chop saw with variable speed?
Richard

I use this cold saw when cutting metal. I like the way it works even though it's not an industrial type cold saw, and then again neither is the price.
http://www.amazon.com/Evolution-FURY3-Multipurpose-Cutting-Compound/dp/B002BWP2O4

That's  it.I think it's the blade that's the key part.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Its not too complicated so it doesn't need to be overthought. Doors are only metal skin with wood core. Use a skill saw with carbide blade, straight edge for guide and a good set of eye protection!!!

lambeater

Most metal doors don't have a wooden core.  I wouldn't recommend cutting a steel door with just any carbide blade.  The problem is that the door likely has a metal insert that seals or caps the top and bottom.  It you happen to cut into that reinforced insert you might shred the teeth on the blade.

 

[richard.selwyn]

According to my sharpening guy speed is critical when you use a dedicated metal blade. Metal cutting saws seem to run much slower. I want a chop saw for metal stud work ( internal walls here are rarely built of wood.) Makita do one but its 700 euros here. Any ideas? A cheap chop saw with variable speed?
Richard

Yes Richard,one of those Evolution rage things you see everywhere that cut metal with no sparks and they're cheap.Or a pair of tinsnips.... [cool]

Tinsnips are what I'm tyring to avoid - after a day cutting M48 profiles I get a blister!

 

[Nigel]

According to my sharpening guy speed is critical when you use a dedicated metal blade. Metal cutting saws seem to run much slower. I want a chop saw for metal stud work ( internal walls here are rarely built of wood.) Makita do one but its 700 euros here. Any ideas? A cheap chop saw with variable speed?
Richard

Yes Richard,one of those Evolution rage things you see everywhere that cut metal with no sparks and they're cheap.Or a pair of tinsnips.... [cool]

Tinsnips are what I'm tyring to avoid - after a day cutting M48 profiles I get a blister!

Ah,OK what about the guillotine.....again  [smile]

http://dnn.edma.fr/Langues/Francais/Produits/PlaquisteMaçon/Guillotineprofilésmétalliques/tabid/467/language/fr-FR/Default.aspx

 

[lambeater]

Its not too complicated so it doesn't need to be overthought. Doors are only metal skin with wood core. Use a skill saw with carbide blade, straight edge for guide and a good set of eye protection!!!

lambeater

Most metal doors don't have a wooden core.  I wouldn't recommend cutting a steel door with just any carbide blade.  The problem is that the door likely has a metal insert that seals or caps the top and bottom.  It you happen to cut into that reinforced insert you might shred the teeth on the blade.

Brice I am referring to regular metal skinned wood core household entrance doors only (original poster question). And no this is not a recommended way to cut a total steel door.
thx
Lambeater.

 

[richard.selwyn]

According to my sharpening guy speed is critical when you use a dedicated metal blade. Metal cutting saws seem to run much slower. I want a chop saw for metal stud work ( internal walls here are rarely built of wood.) Makita do one but its 700 euros here. Any ideas? A cheap chop saw with variable speed?
Richard

Yes Richard,one of those Evolution rage things you see everywhere that cut metal with no sparks and they're cheap.Or a pair of tinsnips.... [cool]

Tinsnips are what I'm tyring to avoid - after a day cutting M48 profiles I get a blister!

Ah,OK what about the guillotine.....again  [smile]

http://dnn.edma.fr/Langues/Francais/Produits/PlaquisteMaçon/Guillotineprofilésmétalliques/tabid/467/language/fr-FR/Default.aspx

Looks cool - and quiet - but is a bit limited - sometimes I'm having to cut M48, sometimes M70.
Bought a Freud Ultimax chopsaw blade today so will be testing that out. I'm in England so it was nice and cheap
Richard