Home Metal-Shop Tips 101: 6 Easy Ways How To Cut Metal

[poopeybritches]

How about that guard off the grinder? Did you cut that up too? Be careful or youll be building some prosthetic's...

[MrMldillman]

@poopeybritches --- yup, you got me...and you are right!

There are new and improved angle grinder videos now available on my channel.

...and I need to drop some SAFETY WARNINGS on this video...

DO NOT Do as I do...do as I say!

ALWAYS USE THE SAFETY GUARD!!!

thanks =)

[thekralian]

thank you sir!

[MrMldillman]

@thekralian --- thank you for watching!

[Harleyman440]

I'd have a plasma cutter in my shop also

[MrMldillman]

@Harleyman440 --- yep, it's on the list! =)

[asherad]

You're awesome and appreciate you sharing your expertise. I wanted to go cut something so bad now... argh.

[MrMldillman]

@asherad --- thank you for taking time to leave such a nice comment...now go get you an angle grinder and cut something! =)

[Joethetooltech]

Thanks, this is a good video. I mentor for a high school FIRST robotics team in Kansas City. I will have them watch this video. One tool was surprised you did not mention was a sheet metal nibbler they come in pneumatic and electric although the electric are commonly found to be a bit more expensive then pneumatic. Thanks again.

[MrMldillman]

@Joethetooltech --- yep, I've got some more metal cutting tools that need to be featured...thanks for watching!

Now keep an eye out for more metal cutting videos coming soon =)

[pelon5zero9]

i like your videos man!! its very helpful to me, if you where going to make a big gate how would you do it in your shop ?

[MrMldillman]

@pelon5zero9 --- right on, glad you are enjoying the videos...be sure to watch "Home Welding Projects: The Doggie Door" and you will learn how I weld a gate =)

[walterbrunswick]

I saw this video a while ago but never commented. Great video man. And nice shop! Subscribed and Merry Christmas!

[MrMldillman]

@walterbrunswick --- Yep, my little 'home metal-shop' may not be very big but I can get the job done...Thanks for subscribing and taking the time to comment!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours =)

[MrMldillman]

@gredesandman --- Right on, thanks...never said this was the Only way to cut metal, just 6 easy ways I know how to cut metal in my little home shop. Heck, you can even use water for that matter.

[kwikisilver]

what about plasma cutter?get the protection fr grinderr

[MrMldillman]

@kwikisilver --- Yep that's a good one too...Guess maybe it should've been, "Home Metal-Shop on a Budget Tips 101". lol

[kwikisilver]

@MrMldillman :D,but not everyone can afford band saw,is it?

[MrMldillman]

@kwikisilver --- Yeah, they're not too much...Check em out in the toolbox on my website.

A few hundred bucks and they'll last ya a lifetime! =)

[gonetoworkbbackin5mi]

Just messing wit u. Subscribe. ;)

[gonetoworkbbackin5mi]

Can u make a pole for my old lady to pole dance.

[MrMldillman]

@gonetoworkbbackin5mi --- Wowsers! Yeah buddy...How 'bout an ebook, complete with instructional videos of how-to use it..? That'd be great! =)

[gonetoworkbbackin5mi]

Two words. hack. saw.

[MrMldillman]

@gonetoworkbbackin5mi --- Wow, thanks! Hack-saw...

Must've been too busy thinking about all the power tools in the shop that cut metal...lol

Sometimes the obvious is just way too easy! =)

[disgustapated]

How about a guard for that grinder...ever have one of those blades explode..... I have !!!!!

[MrMldillman]

@disgustapated --- Yes, then you know it's true...The disc guard is a critical component when it comes to safely using your angle grinder !

And yes, I have. Not a pretty sight when anything explodes...Just happy to still have all my digits.

[Turdfurgusen1]

@mrmldillman Yes it is very convenient.the only bad part is u cant weld with it..but acetylene is a very dangerous and unstable gas.it it blows up it will take out a house.if propane blows up its a lot less lethal.

[MrMldillman]

@Turdfurgusen1 --- yeah, if something's gonna blow up in ain't gonna be good one way or the other...but I know what you mean.

[kgbean]

@Turdfurgusen1 You can weld like crazy with Oxy/Acetylene. Get some RG45 or RG60 - works great. Some parts you need to heat slowly. Arc welds heat the metal real fast, and CRACK!

[Turdfurgusen1]

use propane instead of acetylene if your just cutting with it.its cheaper,cleaner,less dangerous, and u can get it almost anywhere.even on weekends when u cant get acetylene usually

[MrMldillman]

@Turdfurgusen1 --- Thanks, I've been looking into that here lately...sure is a whole lot less cost, after you're set up, that's for sure. Hadn't thought about the convenience factor...Makes good sense!

[trekranger]

how do you make holes in rebar ?

[MrMldillman]

@trekranger --- Although you have a couple options when making holes in rebar, the easiest option would be to drill a small hole. Trying to burn a hole may prove to be difficult depending on the size rebar you have.

[CWind57]

Hi Mitchell, really like this video, but just a couple of comments: 1. recommend not removing the guard from the angle grinder (I have a friend that had a blade break and slice his hand really bad that way) 2. Even though you weren't doing it, viewers should know to not use abrasive saws with soft metals (e.g. aluminum); they will gum the blade causing them to go out of balance and possibly shatter.

[MrMldillman]

@CWind57 Right on, thanks for those awesome grinder safety tips...had a cutting disc shatter once. Crazy things happen in a hurry for sure!

thanks, we'll see you again real soon...

[FireplacesRock]

Tool Man Mitch Rocks!

[MrMldillman]

@FireplacesRock Thanks for stopping by Jaime, almost missed your comment =)