Cutting Stainless

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We a do bit of stainless railing and I usually precut everything in the factory with the cold saw , it gives a very clean and accurate cut.On the occasion that we have to trim on site we use a hot saw , the cut is not great but can be fixed.I have seen tungsten blade dry cold saws advertised saying you can cut stainless with them but I've always thought they spun a bit quick.Anyone out there with experiences with them? Its typically 2" pipe with 1/16 wall.Brett
Reply:A hacksaw does me fine.If you're worried about a dry blade cutting stainless while dry, grab yourself a can of cutting fluid and hose the blade down as it cuts.  If they advertise it can cut stainless, then it probably can.  Though, cutting thin metals like that is hard on tools because it concentrates a lot of pressure on the cutting edge.  Maybe a portable band saw would be ideal? It's a heck of a lot cheaper if you bust a blade on one of those.
Reply:Hey BrettI have a makita circular cold saw I have cut 3mm stainless sheet with once in an emergency. I would not use it if I had to be spot on as the blade tends to flex a bit, But I have only heard good reports on the drop saw types but I have never used one.I have to ask how long would the blade last on stainless and how expensive are they to replace?.Simonhttp://members.optusnet.com.au/~abba/index.html
Reply:one of those old smelly carbide cut off wheel cutters will do the trick all day every day...providing you like sparks!but some grades of stainless get harder and harder if you even say the word "heat" to it  ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterone of those old smelly carbide cut off wheel cutters will do the trick all day every day...providing you like sparks!but some grades of stainless get harder and harder if you even say the word "heat" to it  ...zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by BrettIts 90% 316 with the occasional 304 . Have you used one on 2" pipe Zapster?
Reply:Originally Posted by zapster2"pipe3"pipe3" solid4"square tubeit really dont matter what it is or what its made out of...if it fits in the "saw"...chop chop it goes! ...zap!
Reply:For on site and out of position clean cuts I would highly recommend a portable bandsaw. I use a Milwaukee “port-a-ban” and love it! If you can brace and hold steady you can make a great clean and accurate cut anywhere and in all kinds of positions even right on an installed railing.
Reply:Originally Posted by smithjrFor on site and out of position clean cuts I would highly recommend a portable bandsaw. I use a Milwaukee “port-a-ban” and love it! If you can brace and hold steady you can make a great clean and accurate cut anywhere and in all kinds of positions even right on an installed railing.