Best way to cut angle iron w/table?

motoguy · Post by **motoguy** » Tue Mar 21, 2017 12:33 am

I'd like to use my table to blow holes in some angle, then cut it to length. I'll have the top surface horizontal/flat when the holes are blown. I'd then like to rotate it "angle up", like a teepee, and cut it. It's 2"x2", 1/8" angle.

Any suggestions on the best way to do this? Would I start the arc on some scrap. 125 material (beside the angle) to engage the THC, then let it climb the angle? Any suggestions on THC sensitivity, etc?

SeanP · Post by **SeanP** » Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:28 pm

I find those sort of parts easier to cut first on the bandsaw and then jig up on the table to do any holes.

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:36 pm

14" metal saw/chop saw...for occasional use HF is fine.....faster and cleaner cuts than trying to cut angle iron with a plasma table..simple, fast and cheap solution
I have done many several fab/weld jobs cutting and welding structural steel with this saw...or get a metal blade for a reciprocating saw....

gary42095 · Post by **gary42095** » Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:35 pm

i agree with others, not worth trying to even set up to attempt to try angle. if its possible i wouldnt want to screw up my torch or knock pieces around and mess cuts up anyway. look on craigslist even for a small cheap horizontal bandsaw. i got the harbor freight type one for 65 bucks with a few extra blacks and used it a bunch before getting a much larger better grade saw. chopsaws work but i personally hate the sparks hassle of pulling it out.

Bobkovacs · Post by **Bobkovacs** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:30 am

Check out the Evolution Rage saws- they cut cleaner, smoother and faster than the abrasive cutoff saws, and without the spark

HaasMetalDesigns · Post by **HaasMetalDesigns** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:15 pm

I do a lot of this type of work what I do is bandsaw to size then cut on cnc
lets say we are cutting a 4by12 peace of angel iron
I will take a sheet of 1/8 then cut a 4 by 12 Square In it then I put the angle iron into the 4by12 opening on the 1/8 sheet now I have my jig I hope that make sense for you

HaasMetalDesigns · Post by **HaasMetalDesigns** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:18 pm

steel 35 · Post by **steel 35** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:37 pm

More cool stuff thanks again!

Gamelord · Post by **Gamelord** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 6:07 pm

Or you can get one of these....

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:19 pm

or better yet....these demolition Shears are on sale now at Harbor Freight. Find a 20% off Discount Coupon somewhere, and they are only $2,347,387.00 !!

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motoguy · Post by **motoguy** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:49 pm

HaasMetalDesigns wrote:I do a lot of this type of work what I do is bandsaw to size then cut on cnc
lets say we are cutting a 4by12 peace of angel iron
I will take a sheet of 1/8 then cut a 4 by 12 Square In it then I put the angle iron into the 4by12 opening on the 1/8 sheet now I have my jig I hope that make sense for you

How do you initiate / keep thc functioning properly on the slope?

HaasMetalDesigns · Post by **HaasMetalDesigns** » Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:29 am

I do not cut them on a slope I cut them on the flat

motoguy · Post by **motoguy** » Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:36 am

HaasMetalDesigns wrote:I do not cut them on a slope I cut them on the flat

I see. That's how I plan on cutting mine. Your jig idea sounds good, thanks for the info!

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