FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Cutting to the core of metal saw selection

THERE is no doubt cold cutting methods produce superior results on metal, both in terms of accuracy and cut quality. But should you choose a rotary cold-cutting saw or a bandsaw? Josh Giumelli weighs up the options.

Josh Giumelli
 Saw point: The investment in a cold saw or bandsaw is unlikely to be a cheap one, but it will be an asset to most farm workshops. Photo: Ben White.

Saw point: The investment in a cold saw or bandsaw is unlikely to be a cheap one, but it will be an asset to most farm workshops. Photo: Ben White.

The amount of metal fabrication carried out in the average farm workshop has led many farmers to install a dedicated cutting bench. A recent tour of some impressive farm workshops has shown many farmers...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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