shiuh Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 hi all, this might be a dumb question. but this has haunt me for the last few months in which pull me back from setting up a 300L tank. the reason im putting this thread in section is because i am trying to diy my own tankstand. i am sure many people in this forum have used one of those bunnings type shelving systems. 4 or 5 shelves locking system with mdf on top. if you undestand what i am saying :roll: ..i am trying to cut the glav. steel. in order to fit and get the height i want for the stand. the steel is not very thick around 1.5mm thick. i dont have powertools, obviously i cant use a hand saw to do this. could anyone in this forum give me an idea of how to do this? cheers all shiuh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 why can't you use a hacksaw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Yeah id go with hacksaw too.. A bit thin/hard for tinsnips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoToRiOuS Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 yep hacksaw would do the trick pity u not in aucks i coulda done it at work for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Ok, so you don't have power tools, but you can't use hand tools to do it? Are there tools you use with your feet that I've never heard of? Use a hacksaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stompa Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 hire a grinder .... will make the job easy and only cost a few dollars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted November 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 believe me...i have tried a hacksawy ay.......ive just lost my hacksaw blade's cutting teeth this way... :roll: .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 lol go buy a $20 grinder from the warehouse if you use it once a year the 20 was still well spent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted November 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 oh...i have seen that...is that one of those budget red stamps one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted November 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 what about this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 lol dunno I gotta jig saw and a sander for 20 from there me and all my mates have got some good use out of it and it hasn't died so ive definately got my 20 out of it Dunno about the grinders im making an assumption that they're only 20 but im pretty sure they would be.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Yep 115mm angle grinder @ 11,000rpm bestest toy ever Think I paid about $30-40 but it wasn't from the warehouse, and comes with the metal cutting disc standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 get a grinder take the grinding disc off refit a cut off disc (availiable from most places that sell grinders) and away you go! will cut that cheap steel no sweat just be sure to protect your eyes,it hurts like hell when the crap hits the peepers glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted November 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 wow..i dun think grinder is used as a cutting tool...i gotta be careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 wow..i dun think grinder is used as a cutting tool...i gotta be careful Yip they are used to cut stuff, you just need to put a cutting disc on, the are much thinner than the grinding discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 ...and once you get the hang of it, you'll just want to find more things to cut. Its suprisingly fun to do, sparks etc only fly out in one direction and any grinder will have a splash guard. Just wear some plastic protector goggles the first time you use it, even swimming goggles would do, not as crazy as it sounds. 115mm angle grinder ($20-30) + metal cut-off wheel ($2-4) (try to get a thin one), well worth the investment, I also have rust/graffiti removal wheels for mine, rips paint and rust off old cars like magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted November 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 alrite then! im going to Mitre 10 Mega to get it!!! cheers guys for the suggestion!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 wear safety gloves grinders can be dangerous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Shiuh, when you go to Mega (if you haven't already been) go see Garry in the Power Tools section, tell him his missus says he's got to give you a good deal as a fellow fish nut 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Diff wear gloves and glasses, some times the disks will fly apart and some times the disk grabs so be careful where you have your hands. One of my mates was cutting up an old trailer and the grinder grabbed then broke the disk then jumped and got hold of his shirt, it tore his shirt up but he was very lucky it stopped before it tore him up. Also an old shirt/pants the sparks will burn holes in your cloths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted November 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Shiuh, when you go to Mega (if you haven't already been) go see Garry in the Power Tools section, tell him his missus says he's got to give you a good deal as a fellow fish nut 8) just got back...Met a staff in the power tools section....dont know if hes garry...but very friendly and helpful and score myself a angle grinder and disc for around $20!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted November 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Diff wear gloves and glasses, some times the disks will fly apart and some times the disk grabs so be careful where you have your hands. One of my mates was cutting up an old trailer and the grinder grabbed then broke the disk then jumped and got hold of his shirt, it tore his shirt up but he was very lucky it stopped before it tore him up. Also an old shirt/pants the sparks will burn holes in your cloths. you are scarying me mate...i am not a handyman, diff not very good with tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 LOL youll be fine, loads of people use them every day without damaging themselfs. Just make sure you have a good firm grip on the grinder, make sure your body isn't in line with the disk incase it flys apart, let the grinder do the work you don't need to push on it just rest it against the metal, and cut it from the side dont start flat against the end or either the metal or the grinder will jump about. Youll get the feel for it pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoToRiOuS Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 remember always wear safety protection get some goggles and earmuffs and watch those hands cos it *&ken hurts when it hits u iv done it a couple of times at work and man it hurts(speeding trying to get work done asap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 LOL youll be fine, loads of people use them every day without damaging themselfs. should read "some people" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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