Dry Cold Saw for Stainless Steel

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I just bought a dry cold saw and have not used it yet.  I need to cut STAINLESS STEEL 16 gage 1-1/2 round tube (6 cuts).  I will probably never do stainless again so I don't want to buy the $200 dollar blade.  Has anyone here cut STAINLESS with the FEROUSS metal blade on a dry cold saw before.  Will it work and will these few cuts ruin the blade?
Reply:I have done it with no problems....that thin of tubing will be no problem...tony
Reply:15 cuts of 1" x 1/8" stainless killed my Dewalt mild steel blade. After that little bit of stainless, I only got maybe a hundred more cuts out of it. But that GP blade was only 100 clams. The thin tube will reduce the life of the blade...but for only 6 cuts, I would do it. Just go slow.
Reply:I'm somewhat surprised the mention of the Triton Steel Cutter has not come up.  It is not truly a cold saw as the rpm is rather high on the Triton.  It is limited to 2" square or smaller and will cut 90 deg or 45 deg only.   so it does have it's limitations.  I have both the Triton and one of the 4x6 h/v bandsaws.  I use the Triton when I need accurate 90 or 45 degree cuts in 2" or less stock, otherwise I use the bandsaw which is close but not as accurate as the Triton.  The Steel Cutter uses a 7 1/4 carbide tooth steel cutting blade that only runs about $30 from Amazon.com.   I got two spare blades when I bought the saw but am still using the original blade so far.  I've used it on aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel and even rebar (mystery metal).  I think the saw was in the $250 to $300 range when I bought it several years ago (also from Amazon).  The saw I have is Australian made, I have heard that some of the Triton stuff is now farmed out to "other" sources of manufacture, not sure about that.   Point is, if I had that amount of stainless to cut, I would use the Triton, if it killed the blade the cost would not be that high.  I consider mine a worthwhile addition to my home shop.Last edited by Larwyn; 04-26-2008 at 03:54 PM.Reason: Tryin to add pic of saw
Reply:For the amount you are doing....Why not a standard hacksaw with a fine blade and some canning wax?You'll be done in no time with little cost..A hacksaw blade will cut stainless no problem just as long as you do not get it too hot......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 zapsterFor the amount you are doing....Why not a standard hacksaw with a fine blade and some canning wax?You'll be done in no time with little cost..A hacksaw blade will cut stainless no problem just as long as you do not get it too hot......zap!
Reply:...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:If going the hacksaw route, why not use a metal cutting blade on a Sawzall?MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Originally Posted by DesertRider33If going the hacksaw route, why not use a metal cutting blade on a Sawzall?
Reply:This is funny 'cause just a few days ago I had about a half dozen cuts to make on 2" square tube, and a hacksaw with a lenox 18 tpi blade was my weapon of choice.
Reply:This is assuming you don't also have an abrasive chop saw.  That's why I never did stainless with my carbide saw.
Reply:Go to a local machine shop with a bandsaw give them 5$ for 6 cut + 0.50 for a coffee while waiting
Reply:Originally Posted by daddyThis is funny 'cause just a few days ago I had about a half dozen cuts to make on 2" square tube, and a hacksaw with a lenox 18 tpi blade was my weapon of choice.