hi

i need a saw to cut 15-20mm steel,

would have to run on petrol

what are my options? i can only think of a Stihl saw 1995 P38 now dead
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Hire a battery angle grinder? John
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We used to have an old power hacksaw at work, that would be your best bet. Biggest thing I cut with it was a 200 mm diameter steel mount from a small hydraulic crane we put on a trailer. That one was 40 years old, and took 45 mins straight to cut through but did a lovely job. You can still get them now. Not sure about petrol powered though.

Would a small generator be a better solution?

A Stihl saw would spin too quick for that amount of steel I'd say, would get too hot unless you're going to add coolant. Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
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i should have said what i am cutting, its a steel pipe that is 7 meters long and 600mm diameter and i suspect its hardened steel, 1995 P38 now dead
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Oxyacetylene!

You'll be there days with a Stihl saw! Although I'd say that's your only other option. Presumably you need to cut twice to get a section out? Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
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Aha...in that case...take a gas axe! John
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it was use to make a bridge into a field but i have replaced it with a bigger diameter plastic one, so i need to cut it in half to fit it on a trailer to take it for scrap

Oxyacetylene would be perfect but i don't have one (not sure if i could hire or not) i tried a plasma cutter but that was slow and did not cut all the way (that was run of a generator) 1995 P38 now dead
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If I've got a generator use a 9 inch grinder with cutting disc it will go through it in mins silver 59 xs privacy glass side steps sat nav

generator is 1.5kva so i think it will run at about 1000 watts

i will look in to hiring a bigger one and give it a go 1995 P38 now dead
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A decent size angle grinder as said will make short'ish work of it.

1000 watt genny will not start a 9in grinder, any less than 9 inch will not cot the pipe, even 9 inch will struggle.


the pipe intact will be valuable for farmers etc wanting to build a bridge of their own etc,, try in on ebay, buyer collects, farmer buyer will come with loader and lift it out job done.

Id buy it if you were closer.

or hire a large mini digger yourself and lift it out At work
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even 9 inch will struggle.

Always been adequate for me

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Id buy it if you were closer.

Ring the fire brigade, tell them your dog or something is stuck inside

I'd think a Sthil saw would cut through but you'll need some good quality blades.

I borrowed a mates stihl to cut up scrap about a year ago, like a knife through butter, Also much safer than 9" grinder ,no disc snatching or jumping and you stand nearly 2ft further from away the sharp wizzy bits. At work
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Leave it outside the door, the pikeys will soon have it away!!