Your videos make my wife and myself smile! We love them. Thanks for sharing!! And that chop saw is very cool!!!

Okay, I've recently started to work with small grinders. Smoothing out some rough welds ,and today I got to use a chopsaw-coldcut saw. The most helpfull thing I've seen on youtube. thanks for taking the time to show us rookies how its done. You should be on TV.

Wonderful results! Faced with a similar job, I took a piece of thin sheet metal and bent it into an L shape. The foot of the L fit into the cut and the vertical part of the L was the distance from the cut to the right face of the saw blade. Make a cut, loosen the stock, slide over until the sheet metal gage fits, tighten the vise, and cut. No measuring :-) Rick (Valley Metal)

great sculpture, thanks for your videos

Pretty cool trick you figured out for consistency. Finished pieces look nice, too. Well done. Oh, nice camera work, too.

Took about 8 hours of cutting over 3 or 4 days to get it done. Now just to get the shape I want and work on the base.. Saws still running on the factory brushes, been a real good saw....

True artist like the whole creative and construction process nice work

This saw has been a work horse! No problems in the 5 or so years I have owned it. The blades can be expensive but you can resharpen them so they last a long time. I have tired the DeWalt that came with the machine as well as Continental from the saw shop and even a "Metal Devil" that I found at the Cheapo. All good blades with about the same life span on a sharpening job.

if it were me, i'd just add a small registration pin to the base on the right of the blade that slips into the previous cut.

@UnpimpYourAuto

6 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking.

@paskmoe4969

3 жыл бұрын

yeah that is the number one method

Thanks, Lots of work on that one!!

Thanks for the tips. Good trick there.

Have to get up that way some summer. Hear it is very nice that time of the year....

thanks for all the great info.

Muito bom, Aqui no Brasil ainda trabalhamos com discos abrasivos. Dario

Very timely video for me. I have been looking at cold cut saws, including the Dewalt. Has the Dewalt worked well for you? What blades do you use?

great vid!!!!

What metal cutting tool would you suggest for a person like me that works in the backyard with very close neighbors? I'm already self conscious about the noise from grinding metal, so I need a great way to make straight cuts that is quiet. (oxy acetyline is quite, but sloppy and I don't have a plasma cutter.) Great stuff Kevin!! Thanks!!

True, but then I would have to make the index pin and the mounting hardware for it first. The other problem is when cutting this box tube it tends to flex a lot. Keeping it lined up becomes a problem. But I will look in to this idea again the next time I have something like this to do. Thanks for posting..

Thank you.

I will go back and add a little weld to each joint when I am done. It's a little heavy to leave it this way. Great eye , thanks for posting...

I was about to suggest creating an index jig to create equally spaced cuts. I think I would create a fixed jig just outside the saw table that would rest on the uncut part of the tube - then just move it over one kerf each time and cut, cut, cut......

The weight of the stock was moving the stop. Had to start over with a new piece of steel because I didn't notice the difference.

Try amazon, look for the metal devil. Great blade. Make sure it is the right size for your saw. They are a little cheaper than the home depot if you can wait for it.

Nice. I enjoyed this video.

@KevincaronSculpture

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

what's the make and model number of the blade on the chop saw? maybe I missed it.

I have same machine, but I have problem with 45 angles and 90 , they are not accurate. Any tips Kevin ?

@KevincaronSculpture

7 ай бұрын

The problem I found with this machine was the table is too soft. Lay a straight edge on the table with the metal sits and you will see the table is bent at the cutout for the saw blade. I had to keep that flat and it cuts better. Now I have an EVO 320 saw and don't have that problem anymore. Thank you for watching and posting.

I noticed a Porta-Cool in your shop. How well that work here in Arizona? I am 3.5 hours south of you and find swamp coolers stop being effective in the Monsoons. I also noticed that you could possibly do that cut in one slice if you rotated the material and held it in an angle iron support.

@KevincaronSculpture

6 жыл бұрын

My cooler worked the same as yours. Fine till about late July. Yeah, now that you mention it I probably cut have done one cut..

U can build a wedge for your vise or lift of mount up .ive have that problem tube

That's a cool chop saw "bench", looks like it has rotating rods, clever.

@KevincaronSculpture

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, the stock is right outside and just rolls off the rack to the table..

Local welding store about 30 years ago. Not sure if they are made anymore.

A suggestion if I may? In making such equally spaced cuts one might use an index pin instead of marking each cut. So complete the first cut on all sides then slide the work piece over until the hinged index pin falls into the first cut clamp the work piece and make the second cuts. Un-clamp, flip up the index pin, slide the work piece along until the index pin falls into the second cut, clamp, cut and continue on and on. With an index pin no marking is needed, it's quick and more accurate.

Kevin: do you have favorite thicknesses of steel for your various sculptures? Go to sizes for various applications?

@KevincaronSculpture

7 жыл бұрын

I use a lot of 1/8th inch. Will go to 1/4 for strength in the lower areas of large sculptures. If it is tall and outside and can't be bolted down then I use a verity of thickness. Start with 1/2th on the bottom and finish with 16 gauge on the top.

Cool nice job

Thanks Kevin can you show one bending the metal

you mentioned rpm and gearing in your chopsaw that is equipped with a toothed metal cutting blade. how essential are these factors for blade lastability? attempted using a 10 in toothed metal cutting blade in my old Makita miter saw and the blade only managed 15 cuts through 1/8" 1 1/2 angle iron

@KevincaronSculpture

3 жыл бұрын

The wood cutting miter saw is turning too fast. Just burns up the blades. And going in the other direction, if you try cutting wood with a metal cutting saw you find it cuts slowly. You have to have the correct saw to run the blade.

that pice of art looks nice

Why, that's the greatest thing since sliced... oh, never mind. Cool info and you are right. Not a saw to use in the late evening if ya got one of those basement workshops...Thanks, guys.

Also about Dewalt,its the higher end of the Black & Decker line.Used to be US made,they moved the ends Mexico way about 8 years ago. Paisano

Thank you for the video. What model of saw is that? I like the fact, it doesn't emit a lot sparks. By the way, since the cut is clean and straight, couldn't you use/build a stopper (don't know the technical term) with an horizontal slot like the one on the saw itself to move the tubing to the stopper each time you finish the cut as opposed to have to mark it again and again?

@KevincaronSculpture

8 жыл бұрын

+Mx GJ It's a DW 872 multicut saw.. and yes, I can make a backstop for repeat cuts. Just too lazy to get it done...

Great video, any particular brand of blades you like? I am not having good luck with the ones I am buying

@KevincaronSculpture

4 жыл бұрын

I like Continentals. Get them from the saw shop I use to sharpen my blades.

Good video

What kind of rpm does a chop saw have to be to use that type of blade? Thanks

@KevincaronSculpture

3 жыл бұрын

Around 1700 rpm is normal.

How do you bend the steel to work like that?

Hi uncle Kevin ...do you know how much are those diamond blade cost on new one? Can those blade be recondition? If so how much they will cost thanks

@KevincaronSculpture

7 жыл бұрын

You can sometimes find them as low as $75.00 Most of the ones I have are in the $160 to $200 dollar range.. And yes, they can be resharpened..

i have a bosch abrasive chop saw. can i use a carbide metal blade for it? tnx

@KevincaronSculpture

7 жыл бұрын

No, your machine turns too fast for the toothed blade. You will just burn up the tips of the blade.

@benaplokcampandgo

7 жыл бұрын

tnx so much sir for the info. appreciate

hows about a metal cutting band saw. I have one that i use to slice through rail road rails and it uses its own weight to make the cut. I start it and walk away and it shuts it self off after the cut is made by the band saw arm dropping down on to the on/off switch. SUPER clean cuts.

@KevincaronSculpture

8 жыл бұрын

Watch the video... kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4GTqK-BY7TUl8o.html

@mikesantos6451

8 жыл бұрын

Thats a helluva band saw man. You have mine beat! I make up for it with a few mills and a lathe though. :o)

@KevincaronSculpture

8 жыл бұрын

Lets not start a tool race here.... I know I can't keep up!

@arbourways6043

8 жыл бұрын

Cold cut saw would make a fine addition to my bandsaw and everlast powerplasma. Life would then be complete.

@jacksonyoung9751

7 жыл бұрын

I'v been thinking about getting a powerplasma cutter. If you had to choose only one would you get a cold metal saw or a powerplasma cutter?

very informative video, would be nice to visit your shop someday but i'm in ontario Canada, by the way my channel is about small engine repair

Or you could put a stop on the saw table to right dimensions and then cut, slide up and cut and so on.

@KevincaronSculpture

5 жыл бұрын

Of course you can! An old craftsmen table saw from the mid 50s was my first metal cutting machine. We would pickup the used cut off wheels from the handheld gas powered chop saw at the wrecking yard. Just about the right size to fit the table saw.

This is Nice

Hi. I'm a little confused. Why can't you mark every inch with a tape measure and make each cut?

@KevincaronSculpture

6 жыл бұрын

Just wanted the cuts to be the same. Even with a mark there is always a little creep one way or the other.

that Is one xtra neat sculpture it looks like a steel snake

So Kevin...Where did you find your old divider that holds the soap stone....You Are A Tease..!!

I was noticing other comments about how you could do it in one cut and I think I'll add that you could use a Light Saber and The Force and get each slice in one cut. You would need something to stop the Light Saber from cutting all the way through each slice, but I haven't heard what would block a Light Saber other than another Light Saber and really, who's got two Light Sabers?

@KevincaronSculpture

8 жыл бұрын

+Beardly I have got to try that some day!

@dougankrum3328

8 жыл бұрын

+Beardly ...Blocking the light-saber....just use reflectoranium....make sure you wear the anti-reflecto goggles...!

@ewledoux1

8 жыл бұрын

+Kevin Caron, Artist What brand of blade are you using there? I tried a blade and only got 8-9 cuts before the blade was done.....

@KevincaronSculpture

8 жыл бұрын

I have an assortment of blades.. The ones I use the most are Continentals. Got them from the sharpening shop I use.. Make sure you are not pushing down on the saw.. no more than the weight of your hand on the handle. You have to let it cut on its own.. Also make sure you are using this type of saw.. You can't use these blades on the abrasive blade style chop saw..

@ewledoux1

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I did see that you can not use those saws because of the RPM? Lucky for me the store where I bought it had already taken it back. Thank you for answering my question. I enjoy your videos, keep it up!

All that slicing made me hungry!! Looked like a big Salome on the table!!

At the beginning and end of all my videos! Or just type my full name in the address window.

What kind of blade is on the chop saw?

@KevincaronSculpture

Жыл бұрын

I normally use a blade from EVO. I also have several Continental blades in different tooth count for cutting steel, aluminum or stainless.

Kevin, how did you bend after the cuts? Is the remaining metal soft enough to bend cold? Did you wrap the column around a round form or form it free? Thanks!

@KevincaronSculpture

8 жыл бұрын

+KillerKane A big pry bar and lots of cuss words!!

@alexandergarcia240

8 жыл бұрын

Do you have any suggestions for jigs or attachments that might be useful for my everlast plasma cutter?

@KevincaronSculpture

8 жыл бұрын

Get with George at www.georgesplasmacuttershop.com. He has several to work with that cutter. He makes training wheels for long cuts and a great circle cutter attachment. Please tell him I sent you.

helpfull thanks kevin my chop saw dewalt did not cutt staight since i buy it here blade like the angle grinder metal cutting blade not like this too much sparks and dirt the work shop !

Maybe try feeding a little slower. I just use the weight of my hand to push the blade down. If you get lots of sparks then you are going to fast and the blade will overheat and dull out. I can get about 200 cuts out of a blade. Far cry from what they claim you can do but I think its worth it.

You Rock! :D

where do I get that cut off blade

@KevincaronSculpture

9 жыл бұрын

+Carlos Bustillos check on line. or a saw sharpening shop.

@dougankrum3328

8 жыл бұрын

+Carlos Bustillos ....www sawblades com

Where do u like sir ? I Live in quitman ga

@thomasfaucette6439

3 жыл бұрын

Where do u live?

@KevincaronSculpture

3 жыл бұрын

Phoenix AZ

Just bolt on a piece of stock the same thickness as the blade. Butt the workpiece up to the jog, cut, drop the cut over the jig, cut, repeat. Once the thickness is set, the operation is almost mindless, quick, and dead-on reliable. See how woodworkers to finger joints.

Sir what this blade name

@KevincaronSculpture

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it is a Champion saw blade.

@virajmadushanka3602

3 жыл бұрын

@@KevincaronSculpture its name champion saw blade sir

COOL

I know this is an older video, but what saw would you recommend on a budget? I was looking at the Evolution Rage 2. I tried an abrasive saw and returned it. I'm a new welder just doing small projects in my garage. smile.amazon.com/dp/B000WEORGM/?coliid=I29BVMU39U0IXL&colid=H6HE9NZ1R5XP&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

@KevincaronSculpture

4 жыл бұрын

The Evo saw has been performing very well! Had a DeWalt before this and was happy for the most part with it. The table on the DeWalt is weaker than the Evo. Just have to remember that this type of was is slower than the abrasive style. If you give it a chance to cut it will last for a long time and do a very good job. I would point you towards the Evo.

@mikee994

4 жыл бұрын

@@KevincaronSculpture Great, thanks for the fast reply.

pretty cool! and no math!!!

yeah, we don't make much of anything here anymore. Just videos...

Hi kevin i love your videos but audio could be bit better.Cheers..

@KevincaronSculpture

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, some of them are pretty bad. Have to get the delete button out.

build a jig for the saw to hold the tube 45 degrees to the table and then you would only have to cut once

@t76d777f6d

6 жыл бұрын

Good idea but he would need a larger saw.

l was thinkin a big loaf a bread

I'm Italian I can get it cheaper.That snake your making there Kevin,reminds med of a girl I used to date.How long did it take you make those cuts?.Bet that saw was a little hot,huh?Got a spare set of brushes? Paisano

damn...no coolant on the blade

That is a "dry metal cutting saw" not a "cold cut saw" which uses lubricant.

@KevincaronSculpture

7 жыл бұрын

yep, my bad!

index pin is the way to go, no marking at all...

$470.00 at "mytoolstore".

No, a wood miter saw spins much faster than a metal saw. That's the reason you burned up the blade..

Kev, I picked up a Ellis 3000,,for a song,,Brand New Vice,OMG,,I died and went to Heaven,as I also have a OLD delta, and a Cheapo HF,Only prob,is the old delta,Can only take up to 10" Wheels,,But the Cheapo,HF, is a 12 in. Wheel, and hate to say it,,but the Chinese wonder,will Beat that delta,all DAY,long, But the Ellis over a old Johnson,Model J, EVERY JOB SHOP had 1, And Its been 10 Years wiith the ellis,and Opps,they had 20 extra Blades,! marked 82$ ea.,With Plastic,on teeth!,WOW!,TY,USA,GOV.

that is not a cold saw.

@dougankrum3328

8 жыл бұрын

+Lei Chen Right!.....I've used cold saws...they're completely different than this carbide toothed chop saw....

just feed metal from other side!

Sorry, But if I was in Home Squeako,! Id ask where the cosest door to get OUT is,,,,They hire,anyone who can Pass a Pee test,,There not the sharest Pensils in the desk,If you catch my drift!,, Ive Never been able to find a "Manager" that knows what Hes talking about,for some reason,they Put retired Plumbers,In the electrical Dept.! Just my feeling,and I Only go on a Sunday,when my reg Suppiy Store is Closed!,Thanks,Jack

I think your giving false information if you can’t make an accurate cut on one side of the mark at every inch you will have the same problem marking them one by one. This is an error in accuracy or your eyes. Try marking inch increments along the cutting bed then line your end of stock up at the far end trust me. Cheers John

@KevincaronSculpture

5 жыл бұрын

I am not known for my accuracy in my work. Thanks for posting.

PS,, They need more room,those characters,add up fast, But Never saw a blade,and I bought enough for the Johnson,,I Guess,You can call it "SAFE SEX SAWING" The Hard Plastic,to Protect the teeth,, had to be 5 bucks ea.. ! Nice set Up,Though,, Those 20,oe 24 ft Tubes Must be fun,to Move In!!!,, Nice AC UNIT!!!!,,That must be NOISIE!!!!!,But who cares!,,, Jack

You sound a lot like Kermit :)

have to say it's a chop saw because it doesnt use cutting fluid

@ROTEsimplemachines

9 жыл бұрын

Brian Wynn Some cold saw blades are rated at 180RPM Max- most likely a geared-head machine that runs 220V+, with work holding clamps on both sides of the blade AND constant saw tooth lubrication/cooling. Or I could just go horizontal bandsaw.

@dougankrum3328

8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Wynn ..Right, it is a Carbide toothed chop-saw....$450-500 for the saw+1 blade...replacement blades start at $100-125....real 'Cold Saws' are about $5-6K to start...blades are tool steel, small teeth ground in, and can be re-sharpened many times....

hmmmmmmm..slick....