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IMPALA MAN · #1 08-27-2012, 06:19 PM

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I went with the cutoff wheels. I have the grinder, but for good measure went ahead and purchased the HF body saw and some fine blades. $30.00 later and I'm good to go.

**GregWeld** · #2 08-27-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by IMPALA MAN

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I went with the cutoff wheels. I have the grinder, but for good measure went ahead and purchased the HF body saw and some fine blades. $30.00 later and I'm good to go.

Be careful with the body saw. #1 they chew through blades faster than you can replace 'em.... and they go off line REAL easy... which makes it harder to mate up a replacement panel. I use the body saw for anything that ISN'T straight -- or to clean up a corner etc. Don't get me wrong - super handy dandy little tool... but if you want a clean straight line - use a tape line for a guide and the cutoff wheels.

IMPALA MAN · #3 08-28-2012, 10:23 AM

Got the HF body saw last night. Tried it and it is locked up so it's getting returned tonight. Anybody need some blades? Looks like the cutoff wheel will be the ticket.

Thanks

**Ketzer** · #4 08-28-2012, 11:46 AM

The body saw is not a bad tool. It has come in handy for some specific tasks but like GW said,
The blades don't last for ****e, I even went online and bought some "super heavy duty" ones... what a joke.
Wont cut a straight line to save your life (although the fatter blades you can buy do a slightly better job but then wont turn a corner).

Jeff-

BBT FAB · #5 08-31-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Be careful with the body saw. #1 they chew through blades faster than you can replace 'em.... and they go off line REAL easy... which makes it harder to mate up a replacement panel. I use the body saw for anything that ISN'T straight -- or to clean up a corner etc. Don't get me wrong - super handy dandy little tool... but if you want a clean straight line - use a tape line for a guide and the cutoff wheels.

I ve had the same blade in my body saw for 2 months. Buy a good blades and you wont have a problem. Starett are the only blades I ve found that last.

**GregWeld** · #6 08-31-2012, 07:51 PM

Good info! I'll hit Fastenal on Tuesday.

I've been buying "whatever" brands... and they're crappola.

**Ketzer** · #7 09-01-2012, 08:13 AM

Ditto! I'll get me some of those Staretts!

Jeff-