Terrified of Angle Grinders? How to Cut Steel Fast & Cheap WITHOUT Losing Any Fingers!

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Terrified of Angle Grinders? How to Cut Steel Fast & Cheap WITHOUT Losing Any Fingers!
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In this video, I will show you how to cut steel with a circular saw. You can use this quick tip for cutting sheet metal, steel square tubing, rebar, steel plate, steel pipe or any other type of steel! I used a thin angle grinder cutoff wheel/disk which I bought for $2 and it works really well. Make sure to watch till the end where I also show you my secret method for storing my circular saw on a tool wall!
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@Yonatan24 6 жыл бұрын

UPDATE: *Watch my NEW video on Top 10 Tools for Cutting Metal Without an Angle Grinder:* *kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eshgZJint7KYZGg.html* BTW I'm not getting notified for _replies_ to this comment. If you have any questions please start a new _comment thread._ *What have you been using for cutting steel?* Rotary tool? Hacksaw? Angle Grinder? Jigsaw? _A PORTABAND?!_

@armandozapata7627 6 жыл бұрын

Yonatan24 rotary tool

@Yonatan24 6 жыл бұрын

Have you tried cutting a metal rod in half with a rotary tool? It's always really hard since the diameter of the cutoff wheel is smaller than the rotary tool itself... BTW have you heard of a Foredom flex shaft? It's really cool, I just got one - it's a rotary tool, but you hang the motor over your workbench and there's a long flexible shaft that connects the motor to the hand piece/chuck. I still haven't tried using it to cut steel yet, but I was using it to carve some wood for a (failed) project and it's incredible!

@armandozapata7627 6 жыл бұрын

Yonatan24 no i havent heard of it but i know they have extenses to rotary tools, even drills. Its so hard cutting rods because of the diameter(yes ur right). I just go the deepest i can cut all around then i snap it with my hands(and sometimes with help from my knee.)

@Yonatan24 6 жыл бұрын

Yup, it's like those extensions for a rotary tool, except that it's actually powered by a big, strong (but slower) motor. Also it has a foot pedal for controlling the speed, but I suppose you could add that to any power tool. I never tried snapping it with my hands, I like using a 6" (I think) hacksaw since it uses really thin blades so I can cut really fast with it, but the surface finish that it leaves isn't that good.

@armandozapata7627 6 жыл бұрын

Yonatan24 oh how much was it?

@unionrings6020 3 жыл бұрын

This is arguably more terrifying than an angle grinder

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

I agree about the arguable part.

@dailyfermentations7197 6 ай бұрын

Why not just use the skil saw with the grinder wheel attachment? You're trying to hard bruh.

@FoodOnCrack 4 жыл бұрын

How to use an angle grinder for people who are scared: Use the guard, use the handle, make sure the workpiece does not collapse when almost through. Wear goggles with rubber that enclose on your face, use earplugs and a dustmask in a well ventilated area. Don't trip over the cable. Throw away discs that have been bumped into things, have gotten wet OR are past their expiration date on the metal center. Learn the difference between ferro and non ferro discs and metals.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know they have expiration dates. Thank you!

@FoodOnCrack 4 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 cutting and grinding discs basically are some compound held together by glue and after the expiration date the manufacturer can't guarantee that the glue will hold it together.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Never heard of steel mittens. Great idea. Where did you get them?

@mrdojob 4 жыл бұрын

@@Christian_P01 Damn that is overkill lol. I work in a large metal fabrication shop and for us it's ear plugs, gloves, glasses, visor, grinder guard and overalls. We never use a dust mask because we use grinders so often it'll feel like breathing through a straw for 8 hours a day. Gloves are optional I guess too.

@hdrjunkie 4 жыл бұрын

And above all else, always be sure to NEVER tilt or angle the tool when cutting ... thats what causes kick back and it can be very dangerous. be sure to have a good grip on the grinder and keep it held straight and level...

@ricardomontes373 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t be fear the angle grinder, because it will bite you even with the guard on it. Instead use caution, keep your eyes on the wheel and respect the tool. And yes, don’t modify any cutting tool.

@nabeelhammad4524 3 жыл бұрын

This is a comment that new and veteran users of machine tools should read and understand!

@reginaparks3197 10 ай бұрын

My Dad passed many years ago but if I remember nothing else... He told me never ever modify a power tool. Use as directed or buy another.

@catman3955 8 ай бұрын

jus saw a guy use an angle grinder to make a disc for an angle grinder... to cut wood. H A N D S A W S ?

@zoranmaksimovski2755 9 ай бұрын

I had a lot of old pipes and rebar to cut up and from what I read kzfaq.infoUgkxPDBfLu68o58Aw85O_J-zIFfjJARBhp-3 this would be the tool for the job. Since I had never used one, I watched a couple of youtube videos and I'm so glad I did. Some really good safety tips, which I followed, and this tool did a splendid job. One good thing to know is the weight of the tool puts just about the right amount of pressure on the metal I was cutting, so I didn't have to use a lot of pressure, which is more likely to jam the tool. It made fast work of my job.

@anonymouse2141 5 жыл бұрын

My friend died doing this the other way...putting a saw blade In an angle grinder to cut a tree stump. It kicked back into his artery in his neck from the inertia and he bled out before the 999 call was even finished. Don't f#ck around with tools...It isn't worth the risk.

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

Holy moly. The other way (a circular saw blade on an angle grinder) is extremely dangerous. Here you're doing the opposite, with the additional protection of a circular saw.

@anonymouse2141 5 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 yup...seems safer....thought I'd mention the dangers of the reverse to protect others from Alastairs mistake. 😥

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

I do have an issue though, with this circular saw, that while cutting it tightens the cutting disc to the point where it stalls the motor. Something is wrong with the circular saw, if I insert a regular steel blade it has a whole millimeter of play in the blade! I need a new circular saw!

@JPGjack 5 жыл бұрын

A Nonymouse I’m sorry for your loss buddy

@Joedirt5 5 жыл бұрын

Are angle grknders safe?

@RoadsideRC 4 жыл бұрын

I did a similar thing - put a cutoff wheel on a chop-saw. Works great!

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, just don't do the opposite!

@jamiesloan5902 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Reading these comments, makes me soooo happy that my dad taught me a lot of these valuable skills. I build my own targets, and target stands. I change my own oil, brake pads, rotors, ball joints, alternators, shocks, etc. I've even freed up the servo, on my truck, when the vents stopped changing locations. I can cut metal, weld, do carpentry work, or basically anything "manly". I do my own wiring, plumbing, and repair work, of pretty much any kind. I even do my own gunsmithing. These comments really tell me a lot about the "city people", and how inept they are at everything. Anything beyond changing a light bulb, and most of these people would be LOST. It severely BLOWS MY MIND! I'm very thankful that I grew up in a rural environment, so I wouldn't feel so "useless". Even if I'm not sure how to do something, I tackle it anyways. I bet I could move to the city, and make a FORTUNE just doing simple "handyman" tasks for people. The primal instincts of the city men's wives would kick in, and they would wanna kick their little sissy butts out, and move ME in. NOTHING turns a woman on more than a real man, that can FIX things. LMAO I always get a good laugh, when I read the comments on videos like this. It tells me just how "feminine" American men have become. lol Is there any testosterone left, in these men!!?????

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

(processing...) *[Manliness_not_found]* Believe it or not, I'm pretty sure I've gotten more comments criticizing unskilled people, than actual comments from them.

@DragonBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

I just use my Lenox high tension hacksaw. It cost around $30 and works very well. A rotary tool is good for cutting small parts.

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

Hacksaws are great, but these larger hacksaws won't cut hardened steel and cut slower than smaller hacksaws because of the thicker kerf. I was just looking at these a few days ago on eBay, way cheaper!: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575225154&campid=5337958430&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FHacksaw-High-Tension-300mm-Carbon-Steel-Blade-Rubber-Grip-Handle-New%2F282242238314 I can also use them only in the winter as they are very tiring :)

@viisteist1363 Жыл бұрын

whats wrong with angle grinders? i just cut 3 pipes with 0,8mm disc and it cut them way better than 1mm, plus you could also just use a grinder with a variable speed button

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

That sounds fine. I'll try using one day. At the time of making this video I was afraid of using them.

@aryanmishra5591 4 жыл бұрын

I think this might be a good place to ask this question. I recently started using these angle grinders and was wondering if there is a book / site of some kind which explains the basic phenomenon like the shaking of cutting disc when going inisde a cut , how much pressure to apply or explaining the basic mechanics behind it. Thanks in advance.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

I suppose it shakes because the wheel is trying to spin away, and you're purposely pushing it into the material you're cutting. I can't help with that, but I recommend seeing if there are a few videos on the subject.

@aryanmishra5591 4 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 thanks for reply. These things are so mysterious I have not been able to understand the working even though I use angle grinders quite a lot.

@15lesson 4 жыл бұрын

Trigger the grinder and make sure you're at full speed before touching the surface and apply light pressure and let the wheel do the work. Less pressure, less wobble.

@BarefootViking 5 ай бұрын

Don't rush it, let the back of the grinder down, never use the end of the blade

@ShakespeareCafe 4 жыл бұрын

Angle Grinders are spinning at 10,000+ RPM NEVER defeat the safety guard. In fact, OSHA rules prohibit it. And you are asked to leave the worksite. ALWAYS clamp metal when you cut it. You need a full face shield and safety glasses underneath the shield. The shield alone offers little protection. Always orient the grinder so that the angular momentum is spinning away from you.

@mrdojob 4 жыл бұрын

I work in a large metal fab shop and not a single person has ever used one without it;s guard. I had a faulty disk shatter on me a week ago and it absorbed all the fragments.

@jeffbeck6501 3 жыл бұрын

No they are not. Not even anywhere close. The motor maybe spinning at 5000rpm but the blade is geared down and going much slower. But yes, they are so dangerous, I never turned mine on a second time. I got it in a support system and it is still too dangerous

@sunnyvasic Ай бұрын

Can anyone help me? Is a flat small saw from harbor freighter safe to cut alloy steel pipe about 45mm thick with a brass, nickel coating? Thank you if you could leave your response...greatly appreciated

@Yonatan24 Ай бұрын

What flat small saw? Anyways, a hacksaw sounds ideal for that as long as it's not hardened.

@SolemnArtist 3 жыл бұрын

You can use things like bandsaws, oscillating tools also two and one handed reciprocating saws with the appropriate blade to cut metal depending on the way you’re doing it.

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I actually want an oscillating tool and a bandsaw. Both seem to be quite useful.

@SolemnArtist 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 yeah I have the 12 volt fuel oscillating tool from Milwaukee. They just released a 12 volt sub compact bandsaw and from what you were cutting a bandsaw may be best.

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

@@SolemnArtist Those tiny portable bandsaws are adorable. What do you use your oscillating tool for? I've always thought if it as a tool that's super useful, but I'd only use it once a year or so. The cutting styles seems to be very inefficient, and hard on your hands.

@SolemnArtist 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 I use mine for tight spaces and no sparks. I’ve cut some pretty thick metal with it no problem. I only use it when I have too. I have a 3” cut off tool I mainly use and a regular grinder. I just try to use the angle grinder less.

@trumpisgod2535 Жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 just get a hacksaw rated for steel simple

@hdrjunkie 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video... where did you get that old Circ saw set up? lol... the days before the multi tool...lol like the Toro lawn more machine i had that was basically an engine on wheels with a handlebar. you could attach all sorts of implements to it, a lawn mower (two different types!) , Snow blower, Rototiller, i think there was even a Edger attachment...lol

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

It was bought over 50 years ago, it's a combo kit. And it's not a good one, if you ever find one of these, I don't recommend them.

@DragonBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

So it's basically a DIY electric handheld cut-off saw. Looks like it works well but it's unsafe to use grinding disks with a tool that they are not designed for. A $30 cut off tool is a lot safer.

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

It's just a drill-powered mini circular saw. Why unsafe? Looks way safer to me. Way more covers and shields, and it's adjustable speed.

@TomFromYoutube 5 жыл бұрын

What's a cut off tool?

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

Good point. But it actually does exist, it looks like a very uncomfortable to use and very unsafe angle grinder that uses angle grinder cut off discs - exactly why the method shown in this video is much safer.

@TomFromYoutube 5 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 oh ok. I think I seen those before.

@DragonBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 But angle grinders are fun to use AND safe. I have never had problems using one.

@user-ij2jy8mt5e Жыл бұрын

wow, love how you just sent that shrapnel flying with the circular saw

@MrKiet76 4 жыл бұрын

"Cut with angle grinder is DANGEROUS"! And him here cutting little piece of metal flying everywhere lol.. It's cool method tho

@toldja472 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@3Realist3 5 жыл бұрын

Never a good move to modify equipment. Makita 4131 cold cut metal saw FTW. Look it up, they're awesome and safe if used correctly

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, wish I had one, it'd save me so much time.

@jtbmetaldesigns 4 жыл бұрын

I love my angle grinder! For me I always clamp workpiece down not only to prevent kickback or flying metal, but also it allows me to hold grinder with BOTH HANDS. That’s why they have the screw on handle. My left hand holds and steers the handle while the body of the grinder is grasped in my right hand. This set up also allows me to freehand straight line cuts in sheet metal with better(not perfect) precision. Plus the angle grinder is fast! That being said, a hacksaw blade has a thinner kerf and gives me a cleaner edge. With a fresh 18 tooth per inch bimetal saw blade I can cut a 1/2” thick steel bar with little fuss. Use the whole blade in steady strokes ideally holding saw with both hands. One on handle one on frame.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

I actually have an old angle grinder, but have never used it. I would prefer to start with a variable speed angle grinder, but it does have a knob/handle. So if I understand correctly, you're right handed, you hold the angle grinder to the left side of your body, and you hold the body with your right hand, and the handle with your left hand. I think I'd feel safe with the handle. I'll have to try it sometime, thanks.

@alisha75006 3 жыл бұрын

You certainly get some points for being creative...

@terretulsiak 5 жыл бұрын

I love how your videos show the entire process, without making (erroneous!) assumptions like, 'we all know how to take the blade off...' Can I ask what part of the country you are in and what your future plans are? I ask because you use so many elements of STEM that should be incorporated into lessons for everyone, that I hope you always teach. Don't assume that people aren't interested in all aspects of your thought process...

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear - new video dropping soon today, after 5 months of nothing - weekly videos returning! I'm currently not in the US, and I don't have any plans! :) I'm actually trying to make my videos a bit longer, I feel KZfaq algorithms are suppressing my videos because they are pretty short, and KZfaq prefers to promote longer videos. I guess that'll make more in depth videos!

@jacobsharf8173 5 жыл бұрын

היי. Great idea, but I'm a bit sketched out about using a cutoff disk in a tool it wasn't designed for. It spins slower, which might result in more force on the cutoff wheel, making it more likely to shatter. I'm totally just speculating... It would be interesting to get analysis from someone who designs rotary tools for a living. העברית שלי לא מספיק טובה לדבר על מכונות וכלים כאלה, אבל אני ראיתי את העברית על הגלגל החיתוך אז אני יודע שאתה מישראל ורציתי להגיד שלום :)

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

I suppose that could be a problem and if I'm not mistaken, cutting discs do wear out more at lower speeds, but I think its very unlikely that a cutting disc will shatter, I don't put too much pressure in it. And if it would ever shatter, it would be much safer because of the lower RPM and the protection from the circular saw guards from almost all directions. היי!

@tonyamit4936 4 жыл бұрын

אני גם הגעתי לאותה המסכנה(; ישראללללללללל!!!!!!(:

@KernowEDC 12 күн бұрын

You can get carbide blades for jigsaws that’ll cut steel too. Using it on some steel piping at the moment. Cut around the diameter of a pipe though, not straight through 👍

@Yonatan24 12 күн бұрын

Does it cut that well though?

@pritam144 2 жыл бұрын

Can that small skill chop saw available without motor? 🙏💐

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

It's an old saw, it doesn't work properly. There's a lot of play in the blade.

@UltimateAfgan 3 жыл бұрын

Is dremel tool or this better for cutting small pieces (around 15 cm×3cm)

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

What material are your talking about? A rotary tool would probably take forever

@UltimateAfgan 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 3mm aluminium sheet

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

@@UltimateAfgan I would use a hacksaw or preferable a circular saw, carefully.

@UltimateAfgan 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 ok. Thanks for tip

@Alan-xxxxxx 4 жыл бұрын

Angle grinders are so cheap now. I was stuck at my elderly Dad's during lockdown and needed to demolish a corregated iron pig shed that had been there for 50+ years. Picked up an angle grinder and 10 discs for less than £30. Had a few hours of noisy fun.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. I've heard they tend to not last too long though. 10 discs would've costed me 18 euros alone.

@Alan-xxxxxx 4 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 Yes they do wear down quickly, Think I went through 6 discs. But it was the best tool for the job. Even with the initial purchase, still worked out cheaper than paying someone to do the job. Made quick work cutting the bolts and screws and also I cut the sheets into small manageable pieces. Safety glasses and gloves are essential when using them.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

I was referring to the tool wearing down, but that's still not bad. I have an angle grinder, but I'd prefer to use one that has variable speed first. Until I get used to it.

@hpldm1937 4 жыл бұрын

Where could i find that metal circle? 1:13

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

It's an angle grinder cutting disc. You can find one probably in all hardware stores for around $2

@ssj4naka 3 жыл бұрын

What was the point of jerry-rigging the saw with a drill? Was it all you had on hand?

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

The circular saw itself is powered by a drill, this drill also powers a bench grinder. It's an old tool.

@Q2cactus 4 ай бұрын

love your title "without losing any fingers".😅😂

@SaraVV 2 жыл бұрын

Best video title! :-D Thank you!!

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you find it useful

@cake9963 Жыл бұрын

Do you need guards for this?

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@cake9963 Жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 like full gloves, mask

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

@@cake9963 You don't necessarily need gloves but safety glasses are a must. Using a respirator is a good idea as well.

@cake9963 Жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 ah ok, is there anyway to cut metal without needing any protective equipment

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

@@cake9963 Nothing is preventing you from doing it but that doesn't make it a wise idea.

@winnipegdangerousdrivers286 5 жыл бұрын

Can you cut aluminium with a disc meant for hardened steel? What happens if you do?

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried it myself, but I've seen it work. I'm going to make a videos about a similar subject soon, I would do some research online because I've heard it can catch. Hope this helps!

@templariclegion2826 5 жыл бұрын

Of course you can. Aluminum is many times softer than steel, if the disc is designed for steel, it will work for anything softer.

@hyperhektor7733 4 жыл бұрын

it works but the problem with aluminium is it will stick like gum on the pores of the wheel, so it wont work for long. You can alternate the cuts 1x aluminium 1x steel and so on to keep the wheel working.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure to research that, I believe that's how thermite is created - yikes!

@hyperhektor7733 4 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 yes in theory since there is ironoxide and aluminium but , the amount is very small since the dust i wide spread. To make a nice firework you need a certain amount on one spot :)

@FORZZASICILIA 5 жыл бұрын

What kind of dremel is that? I want to buy one at Home Depot. There is sheet metal I bought at Home Depot that needs to be measured, cut, and blow torched welded.

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's just a regular Dremel. I don't recommend it though, if you can afford a flex shaft, it's WAY better. See my rotary tool kit: kit.com/Yonatan24/dremels-rotary-tools-all-of-the-accessories-you-need-must-haves I also recommend using diamond cutoff wheels instead of abrasive, I just referred to this in my newest Instructable in step 6: www.instructables.com/id/Custom-DIY-Metal-Stencil-Engrave-Your-NameLogo-Wit/ How thick is the sheet metal you're planning to cut? Hope this helps!

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

Also the cheapest rotary tool you can buy on Amazon is $20, so you might want to consider that. Working with it isn't going to be fun though!

@templariclegion2826 5 жыл бұрын

It's just a metal cutting blade. Look up "metal cutting dremel blade" and you'll find it.

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

Yup, but he was referring to the Dremel I believe.

@DragonBuilds 4 жыл бұрын

I usually use a portaband to cut steel. Angle grinder for hardened steel.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Well, this is my third time replying to this comment, I give up.

@apex.amatuer 3 жыл бұрын

Unsafe because the blade isn't designed to be attached in the unsupported way that you have attached it. The axel is too small so you use a washer to hold it. This could put pressure on the disc in the wrong places. Waste of time because an angle grinder fits it's wheels in seconds and has the required torque to actually do the job quickly, efficiently and in turn safely. Making your own power tools is a recipe for hurting yourself when your invention suffers catasrophic failure. You say "something it's built for" it's not built for that, it's built for (and safety tested with) the attachments it was designed to use. You making things up is not what "it's built for"... listen to hundred people here telling you so ffs.

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

Did I say this is what it's built for? I don't remember saying this.

@bodeine454 Жыл бұрын

I've heard of people putting cutoff wheels for metal on their electric miter saws, I haven't tried it yet but seems to me like the rpm's would be too fast for metal cutting, maybe not, angle grinders spin fast. But those cutoff saws for metal that look like a miter saw, I think they spin at a slower rpm.

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

I believe abrasive wheels require much hugher RPMs than steel blades, around 3x, so the tools themselves should follow accordingly.

@bodeine454 Жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 Yes I'm going to research it. I have a nice older Skilsaw worm drive circular hand saw, usually used by framers and people that need a lot of torque when cutting. It spins at a slower speed than a direct drive circular saw but is much torquier, not sure how well it would work with a metal cutoff disk for steel but it had a ceramic tile cutting disk on it when I got it, think it still does. I haven't even used it yet, just plugged it in to see if it works so far.

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

@@bodeine454I think higher speeds make abrasive disc's cut more efficiently. With the circular saw it does the work, but I feel it would cut better at a higher speed, mine has plenty of torque.

@bodeine454 Жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 10-4, you are probably right, I still need to research it more to find out all the nitty gritty about it. 👍

@DINO-wo5ee 3 жыл бұрын

I still use the dremol

@bobcantstandzyobitz9778 Жыл бұрын

Man up and use the hack saw 😄 I recently had to hack saw through exhaust pipe and 2 3/16x1" pieces of steel stock. It was terrible.

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

Been there, done that. It's not fun but definitely a good workout!

@jm351 9 ай бұрын

I use an older circular saw. 7 inch diameter blades in a 7 1/4” circular saw. I used to use a steel cutting table saw (10 or 12 inch blades) and when the blades were too small to use on it they were usually around 7”. Perfect for an old yard sale saw.

@jm351 9 ай бұрын

Look around for a metal fab shop. They might have some old blades they’d let you have or buy really cheap. We used to throw ours away until I started using them.

@Yonatan24 9 ай бұрын

@@jm351 Used metal cutting blades?

@heylel1841 4 жыл бұрын

I'm terrified of angle grinders especially after my first attempt with this tool when I've almost managed to improve ventilation in my stomach area. Thanks to you I might consider to approach this tool in new way. I hope it will not turn me into tomato sauce.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Uh oh. Please make sure to do your independent research, and to not come to mistaken conclusion based on the information I present. Good luck, I want to try too, soon.

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

BTW I just uploaded an improved version of this video you might find interesting, in case you missed it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eshgZJint7KYZGg.html (Top 10 Ways to Cut Metal Without an Angle Grinder)

@travistravis7190 4 жыл бұрын

Brand new angle grinders for the diy person are pretty cheap these days. Just buy the angle grinder and a 2 dollar steel cuttoff disk. Would make much more sense

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

I have one, I'm just scared of using it. I bought the disc for just under $2 in a hardware store.

@macforme 2 жыл бұрын

I have a dumb question. A hand held circular saw comes with a motor... why take it off the motor and attach a drill?

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

It was a set that came with both and a bench grinder attachment.

@macforme 2 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 Thanks... I never knew that was a thing.

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

@@macforme It was an old Skil tool, poorly made. A gear in the drill wore out a while ago so it's useless. I'll have to find an adapter.

@idanyafe4605 4 жыл бұрын

ווואו כל הכבוד

@KrazyKrafter 4 жыл бұрын

That's a cool drill attachment, where'd you get it from?

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

It was bought over 50 years ago, it's a combo kit. And it's not a good one, if you ever find one of these, I don't recommend them.

@DragonBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

I have a scar from a dremel cutting blade shattering...

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

Really? Did you use 2 or a thick fiberglass one? When one shatters, it fells like a little flick because they weigh basically nothing. BTW the (electroplated steel coating?) diamond discs for my rotary tool have arrived and they work really well. They don't shatter all the time, cut more before wearing out (still using my first), and you can grind steel using the side, unlike an abrasive wheel. Highly recommended!

@DragonBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 It was a generic disc that came with my wen rotary tool. Not a fiberglass reinforced one. By the way, many diamond reinforced rotary tool discs aren't designed for steel.

@ruen99 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's scary af

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

Not at all. Less than a Carbide tipped saw blade for wood.

@jeremybaldwin3630 2 жыл бұрын

Using a cut off wheel is simple. First off don’t be afraid of it second, make sure the sparks or going toward you. That way if it does decide to kick the grinder is going to go away from you. Third, use both hands

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice. Did you mean sparks aren't going toward you?

@willbill548 Жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 make sure the sparks are going towards you,that way you know the disc is spinning away from you so if it was to slip it would slip away from you and not toward you. Cheers

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

@@willbill548 This is true for angle grinders, the blade in a cir ular saw spins the opposite way

@keijero7196 Ай бұрын

And that contraption he jiggered from a drill is LESS dangerous than an angle grinder?

@Yonatan24 Ай бұрын

It's not a contraption, it's an antique tool.

@LadyGrace87 2 жыл бұрын

... but why didn't you just replace the circular saw blade with the angle grinder "blade"? Why get the drill involved?

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

It's just how that tool is, the drill powers several tools. It's an old tool.

@LadyGrace87 2 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 it seems unnecessary

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

@@LadyGrace87 What do you mean? It is what it is. Or was, the drill doesn't work anymore. It was a combo tool. It's old.

@jmaegm 2 жыл бұрын

A pipe cutter or saws all is usually what plumbers use, just use the right blade

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip

@princefox2009 3 жыл бұрын

What was the point of adding the drill? Seems like the blade is all that was needed....

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

It's what powers the circular saw.

@princefox2009 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 yeah after he modified. Why not just use the skill saw motor instead of tearing everything apart to add a side handle essentially

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

The drill is a combo kit, it powers a circular saw and a bench grinder, I didn't modify anything. It's an old tool.

@jamesherndon3504 Жыл бұрын

Always wear safety glasses under a face shield and throw on some leathers. Never use a chipped or damaged cutting disc. Be mindful of where at on the disc you're cutting and never twist a disc and you'll be perfectly safe using an angle grinder.

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

Good tips!

@R2d2koko 2 жыл бұрын

Before using the angle grinder , read the manual instructions properly , every step of precaution was there .... And please follow the instructions ☺️☺️

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

Good advice.

@MrStringybark 4 жыл бұрын

In the time it took you to do that my rich uncle would have upped and died by then and left me enough money to buy a gold-plated laser cutter.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Uh, this definitely is one of the weirder comments I've received.

@luciusirving5926 2 жыл бұрын

For beginners: cold chisels For experts: plasma torches However, experts can cut through any heavy metal with a cold chisel. If you drill a series of holes on a shock absorber, then chiseling will be easier.

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

How do you drill the holes for the chisel? Sounds interesting.

@luciusirving5926 2 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 On shock absorbers, you center punch around so drilling the round walls will be a piece of cake, then the shock will be easily opened by a chisel. I recommend chiseling the shock on a bag of sand like a plumber to reduce vibrations. Plumbers used to chisel cast iron pipes over sandbags.

@pritam144 2 жыл бұрын

Dremel is also dangerous. Loose or broken Little disc blades can bombard on face.

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

True, Always wear safety glasses of a face shield.

@jnc5255 3 жыл бұрын

Wow nice idea...thanks

@michaelconstantine5149 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, how nice this is, for me it's not about dangerous or else, it's just about it does not cut straight, but with this ... huh ... now i can cut straight sheets

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can use a guide like normally with a circular saw.

@mrdojob 5 жыл бұрын

Why not just use the angle grinder?

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

I made this video for people that don't have an angle grinder (woodworkers for example) or people that are scared of using an angle grinder. It's almost impossible to get seriously injured (please don't prove me wrong!) because of all of the guards and covers from almost every possible direction. Also the cutting disc doesn't spin as fast.

@hpldm1937 4 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 then i have to buy a circular saw and a drill?

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

@@hpldm1937 Sorry for the late reply: no. BTW I just uploaded an improved version of this video that might help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eshgZJint7KYZGg.html (Top 10 Ways to Cut Metal Without an Angle Grinder)

@budgetpilgrim Жыл бұрын

Angle grinder with metal cutting blade is best for cutting metal. It can cut faster and very efficiently comparing to drill with metal blade or circular saw with metal blade. Angle RPM: 10k-12k Circular saw: 4k-6k Drill RPM: 800-3500.

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ejunderwood9037 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, as some who works building sawmill equipment and cuts metal literally everyday, rpm doesn’t mean everything, if you think it does take a piece of 1/2” metal and make a cut 1ft long and see if that metal circular saw doesn’t win by at least a minute to a minute and a half

@ejunderwood9037 8 ай бұрын

Different thickness metal requires a different aggressiveness of the blade cutting it, with a cutoff wheel it’s going to be the same bc you have the same rpm and same aggressiveness, but for larger material 1/2” thick plus, angle grinder is no where near as effective

@nicksnicklefritz4764 4 жыл бұрын

Much easier and safer than this death trap(and any of the methods this replaces) would be a cutting torch. Cut through 4" steel in seconds, without the risk of a shattered disk. Just saying

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

That's crazy. I don't know why many people think this is unsafe, I disagree. I bet it makes a huge mess (albeit worth it), no?

@Convexhull210 3 жыл бұрын

But what if this kickback at you?

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@jodys.7272 3 жыл бұрын

Terrified of an angle grinder? Just slap together some home contraption that tries to duplicate what an angle grinder was actually built for. Seem super safe - and also a waste of time.

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

I struggle to to understand how replacing a blade, something it's built for, is a waste of time.

@apex.amatuer 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 Unsafe because the blade isn't designed to be attached in the unsupported way that you have attached it. The axel is too small so you use a washer to hold it. This could put pressure on the disc in the wrong places. Waste of time because an angle grinder fits it's wheels in seconds and has the required torque to actually do the job quickly, efficiently and in turn safely. Making your own power tools is a recipe for hurting yourself when your invention suffers catasrophic failure.

@apex.amatuer 3 жыл бұрын

You say "something it's built for" it's not built for that, it's built for (and safety tested with) the attachments it was designed to use. You making things up is not what "it's built for"... listen to hundred people here telling you so ffs.

@nicholashaines4136 4 жыл бұрын

miter saw or skill saw with a metal blade? this is just painful

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@brodeanhzarver3397 4 жыл бұрын

After watching your video, I've lost my fingers all.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

That's unfortunate. Maybe try downloading the video and watching it in reverse, that might help reattach them together.

@brodeanhzarver3397 4 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 haha,that makes sense. I'll try it.

@BossSpringsteen69 3 жыл бұрын

I wish i heard this six years ago.

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

Great. I'm working right now on a bide that's much better, hopefully I'll finish within the next month.

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

BTW the new video I promised is up, in case you missed it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eshgZJint7KYZGg.html (Top 10 Ways to Cut Metal Without an Angle Grinder)

@bondibeast 3 жыл бұрын

סבבה

@orilion1820 7 ай бұрын

😂 1:18 🤔

@krypton0125 Жыл бұрын

dangerous. right tool for right purpose.

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

It's not really that dangerous

@tonyamit4936 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE ישראל

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Where are you from?

@tonyamit4936 4 жыл бұрын

i am from Israel!!! (:

@tonyamit4936 4 жыл бұрын

and where are you from?

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Gush Dan :)

@tonyamit4936 4 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 me tooo!

@howdareyou7829 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@michael_house 4 жыл бұрын

Haha - hilarious. Great video!

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@reedburg 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like an angle grinder with extra steps

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

Basically. Check out my newer video for...10 more steps. 😉

@sloflo 3 жыл бұрын

Just cut a 1/2 inch round steel rod with a dremel. So... it can be done.

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

It can be done, but there much better ways that are faster and don't break so many discs!

@jorgeblast9756 10 ай бұрын

Not same RPM on a drill dude, never do that

@Yonatan24 10 ай бұрын

It's slower if anything

@barrybritcher 3 жыл бұрын

Dremel breaks way too easy. Dangerous AF lol

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

It's good for specific tasks. Not much for others, indeed.

@urbanprospector3007 3 жыл бұрын

So why not just put a metal cutting disk on a circular saw??? Isn't it just the same as what he has there??

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's what I did.

@urbanprospector3007 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 it looks like your using a drill as your power source though. Is that a battery powered saw your using? I was just wondering why you need the drill..

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

It's an old drill powered circular. It's horrible.

@MrJkosta 5 жыл бұрын

That was cute..

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

I can never know the actual intention of commenters, but I suppose the actual definition of the word cute caused your intention to backfire. Correct?

@MrJkosta 5 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 I simply meant that it´s a charming little saw :)

@joedoe9917 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@hyperhektor7733 4 жыл бұрын

@@joedoe9917 lol

@krflibbish2655 2 жыл бұрын

Nice innovation, but they make metal cutting blades for skill saws.

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

True! But not for hardened steel.

@austinmeador3578 4 жыл бұрын

U can literally do this with a $15 angle grinder from harbor freight.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

It is an angle grinder disc after all

@EarendilTheBlessed 3 жыл бұрын

Ok but I have a 4x4 to cut straight..

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

4x4 Thick steel tubing?

@EarendilTheBlessed 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 Yes HSS.

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

How thick are the walls of the tubing?

@ortegaortega966 4 жыл бұрын

DANGEROUS NEVER DO THAT

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Why?

@ortegaortega966 4 жыл бұрын

Can kick back or bounce or break the disk . Is my interest is not offence, dot get me wrong was smart the way you designed but is not safe. I dont like to mess with cutting wheels.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, but I disagree.

@venjerivas8857 9 ай бұрын

Well, angle grinders are for men or women, not for boys and girls🙃

@templariclegion2826 5 жыл бұрын

The proper tool for the job is always safer than DIY-ing your own. I understand how tools you aren't familiar with can be a bit daunting, but this tool isn't much safer (if at all). As long as the shield is facing you and you grip the tool correctly, you won't have any problems.

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

Generally.

@jakemrcool 4 жыл бұрын

You can buy an angle grinder cheaper than that drill attachment. That drill won't cut what an angle grinder will. If you're scared of an angle grinder you probably shouldn't be working with metal.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

I already had it. I think it's good enough, ignoring the other problems it has. Nice non-sequitur.

@s.u.5285 3 жыл бұрын

you skipped doing the metal rod. What happened? Dam. Thats what I wanted to see.

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

What metal rod?

@s.u.5285 3 жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to cut the metal rod on the far right in frame 1:36/2:22

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

@@s.u.5285 Sorry for the delay, in case you missed it, I just uploaded a new video where I do much more than only cutting a metal rod: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eshgZJint7KYZGg.html (Top 10 Ways to Cut Metal Without an Angle Grinder)

@Chia-ip9lj Жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who realized he slide the washer under the the guard😭

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes I look back at videos and wonder the same types of things. I was probably looking through the screen and not at what I was doing.

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

@@alexanderwardrope9352 And why do you say that?

@burgessbrooks4435 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a lot of work for nothing.. all you need is a skill saw.. I don't get the hooking the drill up to whatever that no motor fake skill saw thang is?

@Yonatan24 2 жыл бұрын

It's just how that tool is, the drill powers several tools. It's an old tool.

@burgessbrooks4435 2 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 10-4 good luck brotha..

@michaelmuller8877 4 жыл бұрын

Angle grinders are far too dangerous. Here, a make-shift angle grinder .

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

I understand your point, however it feels much safer this way.

@scottsammons737 3 жыл бұрын

Like any thing it dangerous in the wrong hands if you know how use them & wear the appropriate ppe gear they are actually quite safe

@mpas8684 3 жыл бұрын

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

@mattyboyz16 4 жыл бұрын

Useless if you are cutting anything that is not on a bench, why not use a chop saw? Neat idea though forsure, ive cut my face open with a grinder

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

Woah, how did that happen? I don't have a shop saw...yet.

@broski1818 3 жыл бұрын

Why so many dislikes? I think it's a great idea

@ZecharyK 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea if your family likes shopping for caskets.

@powi4524 3 жыл бұрын

I csn understand that some People are scared of angle grinders but i do not recommend anyone to modify your tools, this is probably more dangerous

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

To be attempted at your own risk!

@trollingmodeactivated2500 3 жыл бұрын

This isnt dangerous as the power saw has lover rpm than wich the cutting disk has only if your machibe shortcuts as it gets metal dust inside

@SubwooferChanel 5 жыл бұрын

There is a cheaper and safer way to do that

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

Not cheaper if you already have a circular saw. Improved video coming soon!

@Bmanfresh 5 жыл бұрын

Which is?

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Improved video coming soon with more new ideas & tips!

@templariclegion2826 5 жыл бұрын

@@Bmanfresh Using a fucking angle grinder. The safety shield is there for a reason. Grip it like you're supposed to and the tool won't jump.

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

I am quite tempted to try it. So tired of using a hacksaw.

@DragonBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Why are you so scared of angle grinders?

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

Because I don't like *_partially_* guarded things that spin close to 15,000 times per minute, especially if they can catch in a fraction of a second and possibly cause more harm then they're worth. If I had a variable speed one I'd use it, though. Updated video coming soon!

@DragonBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 you can get diamond cutting wheels for $10 that are meant for metal. They last many times longer than normal wheels and can't shatter.

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

I recently saw a video that showed that those cut very slowly. I'm going to try diamond rotary tool discs instead of abrasive ones with my rotary tool on steel, to see if it makes a difference.

@DragonBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 Diamond abrasives should not be used on steel unless they are designed for steel.

@Yonatan24 5 жыл бұрын

I'm aware of that, however I've seen it being done, want to compare, and have nothing to lose.

@rabee2040 3 жыл бұрын

No shite sherlock This was more like how to use so n so attachments with ur corded drill than anything else

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

You can see my latest video on 10 alternatives for the angle grinder from a few weeks ago, it's much better.

@lauracashman14 4 жыл бұрын

Where is your safety gear. I Used tile cutters gloves without gloves, stabbed my left hand and received eight stitches in the ER. Irresponsible especially when teaching others. Safety first.

@Yonatan24 4 жыл бұрын

It was on, just can't be seen on camera. I don't see any upside to using gloves.

@ColinIngus1 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 Prevention of vibration white finger www.netdoctor.co.uk/conditions/heart-and-blood/a964/what-is-vibration-white-finger/

@Yonatan24 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I don't use my jigsaw anymore after buying a proper circular saw.

@HappyHands. Жыл бұрын

Misleading video.. Unlike a saw, you'll feel the burn of a angle grinder long before it cuts you. You may loose a few layers of skin, but its nothing like the loss from a toothed saw blade.

@Yonatan24 Жыл бұрын

So how is this different if I use an abrasive wheel?