what would you suggest?

[enen]

I'm looking at buying "something" to cut metal.
I do light fab work, angle iron, tube , exhaust pipe etc.
I'd like to do compound miter cuts.
I was looking at cold cut saws but they are limited in size of material unless you spend in the range of $2000(do any of them do compound cuts?). I'd like one tool to take care of most of my cuts.
Maybe a horizontal band saw? I have limited space in my shop aswell.
What would you experienced metal workers reccomend?
Thanks in advance

[kellytinman]

Check out Craigslist-Toronto, or better yet try Detroit MI. if you are thinking about a horizontal saw. Im sure you could find a nice Wells, Carolina, or Kalamazoo for cheap cheap cheap.

[oldgoaly]

Lots of used equipment out there, if you know what to look for in wear, one that runs coolant will save bunches of money on blades. I have an old Keller no 3 (i think?) power hacksaw. When you check and double check it cuts real square and nice mitered ends. It's slow but blades last a long time, has adjustment for solid or tube stock. There are many modifications people have made to make the cheap imports work, you could go that route. Good luck! tt

[hotrodmetal]

I happen to have a bandsaw up for sale if you are interested. It is a GROB, and works excellent.

Take a look, it's on ebay currently. Located in Quincy IL.

http://cgi.ebay.com/GROB-BANDSAW-MET...-/320562285000

If you are interested, we can make a good deal on it.

[James(Western Canada)]

If you go with a horiz bandsaw, KING has decent bang for the buck....I have the 5"x6" dual swivel, (and I think KenB has the older single swivel version)

but kelly is right, these days there should be a good number of commercial quality units available, craigslist, kijiji, and used eqpt dealers in Ont/Mich should have what you want......

http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=169

James