cutting expanded?

[stickwelds]

What is the fastest and easiest way to cut expanded steel?Thanks.

[wldrman]

The fastest and easiest is a shear.
Since I don't own one, I use my plasma with a straight edge guide.

[MAC702]

Ditto. I'm so po', I didn't even think of the shear. I use plasma. This is where you need a GOOD, modern plasma, though, because the old-style and even the new cheap ones don't have the automatically relighting pilot arc.

[Vipernut]

And if you're even poorer you can use an angle grinder

[MAC702]

I've used a sawzall with decent results, too. You don't even need the straightedge because the expanded diamonds will recenter the blade for you for each little cut.

[PAToyota]

Circular saw with abrasive wheel has worked for me...

[millerpro]

i just use a grinder on a straight line

Eric

[Richard]

I have even used a jigsaw with a metal blade for tight places and it worked good
but always wear your safty goggles.......those metal bits get everywhere .

[richcharles]

What about just using your stick welder with a E6011 rod - quick and easy

[stickwelds]

Hey richcharles what rod size should I use?I have some 60/11 they are 3/32 and 1/8.

[richcharles]

Go with the 1/8 rod at 90-100 amps.
Hope that helps

Charles

[silverbackman]

14" gas powered cut-off saw. Keep a steady hand.
Just kidding. I usually go the skill saw with abrasive disc route.