[FoxCNC1]

Hello guys,

I am looking to be able to cut alum plates or stock to use on my CNC machine. I found the thread from 2005 where some of the recommendations where to use a jigsaw or table saw (yikes after reading of the dangers of kick back) I have also hear people use a bandsaw? I want something that will give me a margin of safety. I see they make some horizontal bandsaws that are pricey and large.

I want to cut down the stock or scratch to fit in a the vise or "fixture" plate. Straight edges would be nice, but I don't think they are critical.

I want considering something like this, knowing that I would have to get a metal blade.

I am considering this model seems to be the best bang for the buck providing two speeds and having a 3.5 A motor. It also has a guide rail to held with straight edges.

https://wenproducts.com/collections/...ith-stand-3962

Any thoughts or advice would be great.

[MakeMyLifeEasier]

Hello guys,

I am looking to be able to cut alum plates or stock to use on my CNC machine. I found the thread from 2005 where some of the recommendations where to use a jigsaw or table saw (yikes after reading of the dangers of kick back) I have also hear people use a bandsaw? I want something that will give me a margin of safety. I see they make some horizontal bandsaws that are pricey and large.

I want to cut down the stock or scratch to fit in a the vise or "fixture" plate. Straight edges would be nice, but I don't think they are critical.

I want considering something like this, knowing that I would have to get a metal blade.

I am considering this model seems to be the best bang for the buck providing two speeds and having a 3.5 A motor. It also has a guide rail to held with straight edges.

https://wenproducts.com/collections/...ith-stand-3962

Any thoughts or advice would be great.

We use a chopsaw with a metal blade on it. Works great just go slow and keep your teeth on the blade clear and clean

[burbingus]

I've been in the same boat recently. I think two of the big factors are how much space you have for equipment as well as the size and thickness of plate you want to cut. If you're not cutting anything too wide or thick I think a chopsaw is the best idea. I am personally going to save up and get a Dake Work A Matic band saw. I believe most metal blades for bandsaws recommend a max speed of around 350 FPM, so watch out for bandsaws that cut too fast.

[djr76]

You can always have your metal supplier quote your stock with saw cutting, typically it doesn't cost much for an value added service like that.