Bandsaws on the jobsite (conduit)

[iwire]

I own one of them but never gave it thought to use on emt.Just might give it a try

Just make sure you have the right blade.

 

[sheldon_ace]

I just cant see using a band saw 20 feet up on a lift.I use my sawzal but do carry that new fangled thing that runs all day without electric,think they call it a " hacksaw" .Must be for hacks LOL.Paint is still new on that blade.

this bandsaw is only 9 pounds, and it can be used with 1 hand. the handle is located in the middle of the tool, not at the end. It can cut up to 2 1/2". I really think anyone who does a lot of pipe/strut should check out the stout xband. Even 20feet on a lift, it will be faster, and cut better than a sawzall or hacksaw. IMO.

www.stouttool.com/products_xband.asp

Gerry
GRA Electric

 

[ItsHot]

cost?

cost?

this bandsaw is only 9 pounds, and it can be used with 1 hand. the handle is located in the middle of the tool, not at the end. It can cut up to 2 1/2". I really think anyone who does a lot of pipe/strut should check out the stout xband. Even 20feet on a lift, it will be faster, and cut better than a sawzall or hacksaw. IMO.

www.stouttool.com/products_xband.asp

Gerry
GRA Electric

I checked out the link,looks sweet, what does one of those puppies cost?

 

[sheldon_ace]

I checked out the link,looks sweet, what does one of those puppies cost?

I found this one on ebay. I bought mine on ebay for about $200. Brand new ones are around $350-$400

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stout-X-Band-18...ryZ42296QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

 

[George Stolz]

Like Jim, I never thought of using a circular saw on EMT.

I use my 18V sawzall for up to 2" in a pinch, but use a corded bandsaw if one's handy, and always a bandsaw for 2" and above. The hacksaw sits mostly unused in the back of my car, but I always have it on standby in case I forget to charge a battery.

 

[JohnJ0906]

The hacksaw sits mostly unused in the back of my car, but I always have it on standby in case I forget to charge a battery.

Yeah, I keep my hacksaw (and a wood saw) handy... just in case. No need for 120v or a battery.

 

[code_compliant]

Metal circular saw

Metal circular saw

I hate to admit but I haven't seen my hacksaw in years Panasonic came out with the circular saw some years ago and running pipe off the lift has never been so efficient for us.

I started in the trade with the hacksaw, moved to the cordless sawzall and haven't looked back after the cordless circular saw.

Panasonic has a great four-piece kit I wouldn't trade for anything....well maybe a Lithium-Ion version.

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

this bandsaw is only 9 pounds, and it can be used with 1 hand. the handle is located in the middle of the tool, not at the end. It can cut up to 2 1/2". I really think anyone who does a lot of pipe/strut should check out the stout xband. Even 20feet on a lift, it will be faster, and cut better than a sawzall or hacksaw. IMO.

www.stouttool.com/products_xband.asp

Gerry
GRA Electric

How do you deal with dragging a cord around ?Thanks but no

 

[e57]

20' up on a lift - and it's time to teather the band saw. I saw a guy I worked with let one slide off through the rails - not a pretty site.

As for reamers - I use these - they are always on me - closed for the inside of the pipe, and open in the jaws for the outside. The knipex pliers are much lighter than others, the edges are squared off enough to knock off burs in 1/2" - 1" EMT, and RMC. They are also great linemans too.

Simularly used for larger conduit up to 2" I use pump pliers.

Over 2" it's the 1/2 round file.

 

[peter d]

How do you deal with dragging a cord around ?Thanks but no

Did you look at the link? It's cordless.