L/F a saw

[jfl14609]

Does anyone have a saw that can cut through a aluminum heat sink for leds? I am looking to do a little customizing

 

[davidpesce]

A sawzall should work. Might not look pretty tho.

 

[pascal32]

Do some googling, I believe the correct blade on a table saw can cut aluminum

 

[steel3470]

On the cheap end just use a fine tooth sawzall blade will work fine for a straighter cut use a piece of steel angle or a 2x4 for a guide and go slow so the blade won't walk on ya. Make sure you wear glass's chips will fly every where and gloves it will be sharp

 

[jfl14609]

I was thinking more of a band saw or something like that I want it clean

 

[Sophie10]

Have a friend with a chop saw, buy him a blade. I have a dewalt that I use to cut and miter aluminum picture frames. Very clean, cuts all non-ferrous metal like butter.

 

[jfl14609]

I hace a chop saw as well i will look at hd and see what they have for blades I just didnt think they would cut that thick this isnt a little heat sink its like 18 in from front to back

 

[NirvanaFan]

I'd find a friend with a table saw and aluminum blade. There are blades specifically made for cutting non-ferrous metals. I wouldn't use a wood blade for it. Unfortunately, I have a decent saw, but no blade. I will be buying one in the next few weeks if you can wait that long.

I planned on buying this to cut my LED heatsinks (that I have yet to purchase).

http://www.lowes.com/pd_370651-1031...294777769_40_s?Ntt=saw+blade&facetInfo=Yes|10

 

[steel3470]

a table saw will work might have to cut half way then flip the part. check harbor freight for a a fine tooth blade the finer and more teeth the better.,

 

[NirvanaFan]

Note that there are differences between circular/table and miter saw blades. A blade with a large hook will tend to rip through and "bite" more and is a great choice for ripping wood in a table saw. A blade with a lower hook tends to work better in a miter saw and doesn't chip the wood at the end of the cut.

Don't just use any blade with lots of teeth. You should use a blade designed specifically for aluminum or other non-ferrous metal. They'll have lots of teeth (60+ usually), and have a negative hook. You can actually ruin your saw by "stalling" it from using an improper blade. Use a blade designed for the job.

 

[steel3470]

just what nirvana said i ment grab a blade for cutting steel or alum. with more teeth the better.

 

[dderue]

Hey I have access to a large band saw that we cut up to 24" pipe with, should go through it like butter. PM me to make aragements, I can probably take care of it.

 

[jfl14609]

I actully got anxious so I went with the saw zall cut it really fast then used a file to smooth the edges

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

I mighta been able to help you out

I mighta been able to help you out

but I just saw* this thread






*pun intended :debi:

 

[jfl14609]

HAHA Gary the new crowned king of the one liners!

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

 

[jfl14609]

See what I mean he is so goof he doesnt even need words Did I say goof haha I mean good