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Old January 9th, 2013, 07:59 AM
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Saws for exhaust work

Starting exhaust projects on multiple vehicles.
I have a sawzall and a jig saw.
I'm contemplating a chop saw or portable band saw to make accurate cuts in 2.5 inch exhaust tubing.
What do you guys recommend for making the cuts?
I will need to make a wooden jig to hold the exhaust pieces.
I'm thinking the chop saw makers the most sense...but would appreciate some feedback.
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Old January 9th, 2013, 08:43 AM
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I prefer a tubing cutter, but a chop saw can work also.
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Old January 9th, 2013, 08:45 AM
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X2 on the chop saw, your cuts will be square. Just make sure to ream the cuts. A tubing expander is a great tool as well.
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Old January 9th, 2013, 09:21 AM
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I use my old miter saw with an abrasive steel blade.
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Old January 9th, 2013, 10:25 AM
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I use a chop saw to make tubing cuts for butt welds. I assume that's what you're planning to do.
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Old January 9th, 2013, 05:56 PM
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I use one of these

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/PRO...KN9?Pid=search
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