Cheap to $$$ metal cutting tools

Having the ability to cut metal quickly and easily has added so much to our building projects!
In this video, we share our favorite metal cutting tools from least expensive to most expensive with all of the advantages and disadvantages of each tool! 
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[@reubengillespie6515]

M12 fuel portable band saw... Best tool I've ever had, cheap and very accurate

[@bachtam9161]

It’s great! My shed has been completed and it turned out nice looking and sturdy and it is way better than the sheds that many of my neighbors had put up. Of course, I'm pleased with the outcome and this Ryan’s kzbin.infoUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans was extremely useful to me as a guide.

[@jimbryant2157]

Some of my favorite videos are when you add metal to the project (like stair, deck, and balcony railings). Having that extra skill really adds the 'custom' to your customer homes.

[@terryclarke8300]

If you opt for a CNC plasma table you have minum edge prep. All you have to do is knock off any slag off and get to welding.

[@carolewarner101]

Yeah, knowing Jamie, if he had the room for them in his shop, he'd have both a CNC plasma cutter AND one for wood. TIME TO BUILD A BIGGER SHOP WITH LEFTOVERS!!!

[@davidguy6408]

What about the good old fashioned oxy/acetylene torch. Lot messier than the plasma but at a lot less cost

[@lorenrickey5481]

Makita cordless 5 3/8” metal cutting saw. Very portable and cuts clean.

[@bpmunroe]

Portable band saw works great for a lot of metal cutting needs. The battery powered ones are great and have a pretty decent run time before needing to swap batteries.

[@gpadog]

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[@symphonymills5410]

I like it when you guys do these comparisons. So informative.

[@ohasis8331]

Yeah, I got one of those plasma cutters. Had it a while and man, have I cut a lot of different shapes and thicknesses but so far, I've not cut anything that I can use. It's fun though :)

[@SomeSkillStudio]

That Coast To Coast toolbox in the back of Jamie's truck brought back some memories! My dad owned and operated a Coast To Coast in rural Kansas in the early 2000's

[@jackmoyer2174]

My first real job at age 15 was assembling products at the C to C store in our small town! Mowers, rototillers, furniture, etc. good experience

[@JayrodXD]

It's recommended that you use a welding helmet when plasma cutting. The UV rays coming off the plasma arc is similar to welding. Can cause eye damage in the future. I'm a boilermaker/ welder in Australia and it's compulsory to use a welding helmet with a shade 9 or higher when plasma cutting

[@todmills]

Two other metal cutting options: 1. Shear. That could range from small hand sheet metal shears up to very large and very expensive plate shears. A nibbler is a special sort of shear too. 2. Oxy-acetylene torch.

[@gpadog]

I'd like to add handheld band-saws to the list.

[@gpadog]

I don’t think you’re the real owner of this channel

[@SamFBM]

in terms of plasma cutter vevor have some for £150, air compressor wise , anything 7cfm will do so your garage £200 50L ones are fine to use

[@olgajoachimosmundsen4647]

There are two types of plasma cutters that are normally used; with or without built in compressor. The ones with built in compressor works if it's low scale production/smaller demand.

[@SamFBM]

as for angle grinder if you dont have one just get a cheap plug in one. porter cable , black and decker , craftsman even metabo (id get the metabo out of them) all under $40. another $20-30 will get you a makita, dewalt , bosch. id go for the makita any day if you're looking at that price range. such good quality tools

[@tomleonard6177]

For the angle grinder option I can suggest 2 things: 1. Diablo makes a 4.5 inch diamond wheel for about $17 at the orange box store. They cut a thin kerf like the cut off wheel but I have been running one for several months and have done a lot of projects they are cost effective. 2. You tube has a lot of videos showing how people made a mounting table for the angle grinder to clamp stock and imitate the chop saw. Nice square cuts cheap.

[@saljablo2767]

You can just say Home Depot

[@noahvogt]

Why don’t you just say Home Depot

[@tomleonard6177]

@@noahvogt Because I was the author of that comment and I felt like saying it that way.

[@hallowedbethygame2840]

@@tomleonard6177 scared? Gonna piss your pants?

[@gpadog]

@@PerkinsBuildermediiateam SCAMMER SCAMMER

[@jayrichards3672]

Thanks Eric for lettin' Jaime loose and just talk. Much obilged. Preciate ya. I've worked metal fab last 20 years our latest machine I call shark cause he's got a laser beam attached to the head. it's pricey I'm sure but i can blast a hole you can tap for a bolt.

[@hansangb]

That ending by Jamie! LOL. Reminds me of the intro video you all used. With Jamie giving a wink to the camera.

[@PokyPops]

Next up: Metal Fabrication options: bolts vs rivets vs welding, plus different kinds of welding, (stick, MIG, TIG)

[@brettimler7342]

For extra you could have got a plasma table which cuts at a consistent rate leaving near perfect edges. Another improvement to your plasm system would be the addition of an air dryer.

[@jlawlar]

you can get a plasma cutter with a build in compressor too, Hobart makes one, Hobart is Miller less expensive brand

[@dwb73]

I would add that the angle grinder with thin cutting blade are VERY dangerous. Safety glasses alone are not enough. The cutting blades sometimes shatter sending large pieces out at high speed. Even with the safety shroud on the tool attached pieces can bounce off solid objects and come back toward your head. Always ware a full face shield when using this kind of cutting wheel.

[@someyoungguy6990]

The nickname "death wheel" kinda says everything you need to know. When they let go, they punch harder than Tyson...!

[@jaxturner7288]

Diablo steel demon blade on a standard mitre saw for the win.👊

[@2chipped]

I use a cordless bandsaw it will cut 5x5,for thin sheet goods,my cordless circular saw will cut very quickly. Analagies to wood... your bandsaw =tablesaw ,chopsaw=chopsaw,and finally the plasma=bandsaw or jigsaw.

[@alwaysworking7899]

Even the plasma can create a weld ready edge if the settings and speed are set up just right.

[@meditationhub3179]

Love that this type of videos are back,kinda miss yall just making videos outside building homes

[@jweeks1995]

These videos are great... I like the build series as well, but you should definitely do more of these. Also, if you haven't tried the Diablo steel demon circular saw blades from Home Depot, you definitely need to. Worth every penny, you can cut steel almost as fast as wood. I don't get my grinder off the truck nearly as much as I used to. Thanks for another great video! Y'all are one of the channels I watch with my kids, and they learn a lot from it.

[@Mixwell1983]

For some basic cross cuts a diablo 7 1/4" steel demon carbide blade works well if you already have a circ saw and the blade is like $30-40

[@mikeking7470]

I have both a nice Makita 4.5 inch grinder and a cheap Harbor Freight grinder. The Harbor Freight unit was TEN bucks, I use the HF with wire wheels for rust busting. A portable band saw is on my wish list. The WEN is about $100.

[@War_Hammer]

Interesting ، love it and I am always amazed by these videos that you make,, This method is very elegant. I have been a welder for 14 years and I have never thought about this .. 👍👍👍

[@rauljr9869]

Informative and very detailed, thanks for covering all of them!

[@nate0917]

I like how Eric realized how much the blade cost, compared to the saw and blade brand new lol.

[@ohasis8331]

Yep, sell the secondhand one for a good return then buy a new one with new blade and warranty etc.

[@someyoungguy6990]

@@ohasis8331 Knife makers love the old blades as they are good heat treatable metal.

[@kenmaira]

The big orange store also sells a sawblade that fits in a circular saw and cuts through metal. I've used it to cut 3/8" thick metal. I believe it's called the Steel Demon by Diablo

[@chrisallen2005]

Just make sure you have an extra saw that you don't plan on using to cut wood.

[@evanjarvi406]

New drinking game take a shot every time Eric uses the word super.🎯🤯🍻

[@jenibond]

OMG! That bridgeport is shiney !!!

[@jaimeperkins9606]

Thank you:). I stripped it down and painted it…

[@davidkahler9390]

A portaband can be suuuuper handy and a lot cheaper than the big boy.

[@segiaco]

Hey great video ! I use a gas powered concrete saw to cut steel and thick schedule 80 pvc pipe, it is my favorite but it has fumes, it is very loud, it is heavy, etc.

[@cameronscanio8555]

Would love to see more of these kind of tool focused videos. Keep up the good work!

[@tii2015]

Great video! Thanks guys.

[@deepfakehumor6307]

I discovered this channel a couple of weeks ago and have already seen most of your content... PRO TIP, you can simultaneously upload to RUMBLE as well. It will happen automatically when you post to youtube. No extra work and lots more exposure! Love you guys

[@jayrichards3672]

yes please!!!! google needs the competition

[@jaimeperkins9606]

Hey thanks for watching!

[@mikeinmaryland]

Wow! Your metal shop is really looking great.

[@rileywhite5091]

The face jamie made when erik said u basically look like the man using this😏🤣

[@lawdog516]

Very informative, thanks guys

[@johnsimmons532]

IM so jealous I always wanted a nice plasma cutter got the welder and all accessories so I can throw a good bead down… Just need a few more things like Jamie picked out. Keep up the good work fellas you definitely have it going on.

[@adamwallace8082]

you talked about the plasma cutter, why not the acetylene torch? I saw it in your shop. It works much like the plasma cutter, w/o the cost. oh well

[@jaimeperkins9606]

Yeah I guess I forgot.. thanks

[@michaelsparks6084]

Love this channel and that shop is filled with toys!

[@dannymontes4110]

You guys are the Man!!!

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@rulowth4815]

Thnks guys

[@deadreckingds]

Personally I don't like the hand held plasma cutters I prefer to us oxy/acetylene cutters. Have you ever looked at getting yourself a set like that Jamie as you can use smaller bottles to make it portable

[@oreallyoreilly6576]

Always have a battery ginder in the van, cut those parking clamps off

[@mrkonrady22]

From a fab shop owner's perspective I can say every one has it's place. But we use cold metal cutting saw (i.e. yours Evolution) the most because the benefit of fast clean cut outweights the blade cost. And it can withstand a looot of abuse if you use it correctly. By the way, my plasma cost 300€ two years ago and I use regular 50 litre compressor no problem. 😄 So 5000$ is just far from what can really buy, but on the other hand, you guys in America like to buy expensive Millers and Lincolns for no reason (no, the brand really doesn't matter for plasma cutting). 😁😅 PS: Basic corded angle grinder of quality brand is like 60€ here in Europe.

[@MrMockingbird1313]

Hey Guys, You forgot to mention all metal project work improves with a good metal workbench.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Nice one, Erik & Jaime! Jaime's shop is just awesome!

[@jaimeperkins9606]

Hey thank you!

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

Great educational video. 🌟 🌲

[@hilux0094]

Very cool

[@racmakes]

Put that plasma cutter on cnc and you have a cnc plasma :))

[@dspears666]

Thanks for this! Very informative. Can you make a video about the welders you use?

[@jaimeperkins9606]

I will put that on the list! Thank you

[@kevinwilson7049]

Jamie u r the man full stop.. ..👍👍👍👍

[@jaimeperkins9606]

Hey thanks there!

[@MrTheBurkes]

I'm here!

[@arresthillary9502]

harbor freight has battery grinder for $50 this week

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

If you’re paying $10 for a 5 pack of 4 1/2 cut off wheels you probably want get a face shield and thick welding gloves to minimize the injury when the wheel shatters .

[@cindygirlification]

Great men 👍

[@T.E.P.]

Yesss this is great …. Building Knowledge Channel awesomeness

[@parkour267]

Cutting an i beem sounds fun

[@netposerx]

Things I've learned today from the Perkins Brothers: Tools are noisy. 🤣🤣

[@milesharlan1]

I made it guys!!

[@SM-xm7dt]

Talk about the steel dust that gets everywhere in the shop.

[@rico1319]

Jamie is the man!! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

[@jaimeperkins9606]

Hey Rico! Thanks, no you are the man!

[@T.E.P..]

OH yeah

[@terencemerritt]

Jamie is a poet and didn’t know it!

[@terencemerritt]

@@PerkinsBuildermediiateam stupid 🙄

[@T.E.P..]

I miss when u guys did this more often too .. hope the week is going perfect for all you so far

[@kurshinburshin9784]

One quick tip you might of answered and I missed is calling out what kind of power these take. Are they all 120 and can be on a 20 amp circuit? I haven’t gotten into metal working because my shop doesn’t have big power in it yet

[@gpadog]

that plasma cutter will do either 120 or 240. The band saw is likely 240v as it us usually used in industry. A corded angle grinder and the chopsaws will be fine on a 20amp 120v circuit.

[@brettimler7342]

Plasma can be set to different amps for different thicknesses. The burn table I operate varies from 30-400 amp. I can cut up to 2 inch plate though.

[@gpadog]

@PerkinsBuildermediiateam this is probably a scammer. don't message them

[@Holms]

You don't work with thin metal sheets :)? Check Beverly shears one of the best tools for cutting metal path with curves :) For those who works with car body this is absolutely must

[@jlawlar]

wear those green glasses at a red traffic light lo

[@terrywolden2130]

What about a gas ax?

[@Christ_on_the_River]

Nice Just once, I'd love to hear you say, "see you next time ...OAHHNNNN THE ... no, we're not going there..."

[@symphonymills5410]

Yay

[@carpentrylover145]

Do welders next

[@AgentTaft]

Did the bandsaw need three phase power?

[@jaimeperkins9606]

This one is only 120v

[@johnnyrot1075]

Here you go guys Some other accessories for your plasma cutter to make life easier kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5jPlYl4jpusg6s

[@billybulmer7386]

What about some oxy propane bottles?

[@jerryfankhauser2959]

I think Jamie is a tool-a-holic.

[@ronaldsmith214]

👍

[@rickmastenbroek5447]

Hey guys, what would be your top tools for cutting the cheese after taco night?

[@jaimeperkins9606]

Ha! I don’t know… any will do:)

[@tullgutten]

Just have to tell you, please DON'T use gloves with power tools like grinders, mills, stationary drills and more as if you just barely touch any spinning thing it can easily rip your whole hand, arm or if powerfull kill you. I almost died at school while using a mill and tried to sand lightly and my glove caught and pulled me in but luckily i managed to hold myself back and i ripped 3 fingers off from the glove 😰 One time vinyl gloves is no problem if you need to stay clean and want some chip potection

[@thecurious6721]

What happened to the fingers on the left hand? 😲

[@deepfakehumor6307]

There are 8 videos about it in their playlist

[@jaimeperkins9606]

I put my hand into the cutter on a jointer. I didn’t know it was spinning. I thought it was off..

[@thecurious6721]

@@jaimeperkins9606 yeah, i watched your videos about it later 😱 That was very brave of you to explain on the video what had happened. I wish you and your family all the best, and no more accidents

[@mattpinault3515]

Portable band saw! Relatively fast, very Portable, no sparks, blades last quite awhile and they are not expensive!

[@ADVJames]

portable band saw???

[@effenfish661]

dremel for small projects

[@James-ny5nt]

How many views to pay for Jamies next "has to have it" tool?

[@michaelleinen1949]

Plasma algorithm

[@FernZepeda]

🤜🤛

[@DuffyHomoHabilis]

You're using the hacksaw wrong. You want more teeth in the workpiece, so cut it on the flat side, not the thin side. Or at an angle.

[@bryanb1259]

👍👍👋❤️

[@Aboston857]

You skate brah?

[@lucasthomas9184]

Just be careful with a cutoff wheel on a grinder. If you dont know what youre doing those things can be dangerous. Wear your ppe and dont apply too much pressure. Let the grinder do the work and it will last a lot longer.

[@cherylrosalis1948]

What if the job they have is as a burglar? 🤣😂

[@bpmunroe]

Portable band saw works great for a lot of metal cutting needs. The battery powered ones are great and have a pretty decent run time before needing to swap batteries.