10 Tools for Cutting Metal: How to Cut Metal for Welding Projects

An inclusive look at several cutting tools that are available to cut metal for welding projects.

Nearly all metalworking or welding projects require cutting of material, and there are a wide variety of tools available to do the job. These are the ten tools tools that you should know about when learning welding basics.

0:00 Intro
0:32 Hack Saw
0:59 Angle Grinder
2:24 Abrasive Chop Saw
3:48 Dry Cut Chop Saw
6:19 Portable Band Saw
7:05 Vertical Band Saw
8:49 Horizontal Band Saw
11:33 Cutting Torch
14:10 Plasma Cutter
16:12 CNC Plasma Table

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***More Videos you Might Like***
Portable Bandsaw Shootout: https://youtu.be/IPyYPfSUrms
How to Use an Angle Grinder: https://youtu.be/nSmPX-4NIik
SWAG PortaBand Table Review: https://youtu.be/IKpQEbHAXUQ
Trajan Q700 Review: https://youtu.be/etyj-_RpnSI
Bauer Angle Grinder Review: https://youtu.be/HIC3ZBCjAa4
Learn to TIG Weld: https://youtu.be/2od_jRAAQ6w
Learn to Stick Weld: https://youtu.be/pMtqDWUpJds
Learn to MIG Weld: https://youtu.be/NlOihxByeus

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