Air Body Saw

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » August 26, 2008, 10:41 am

Has anyone used one of these for body panel work?

I'm going to need to replace the cab corners, floor and some other misc items on my crew cab. I would really like to have a plasma cutter but haven't been able to justify one with my wallet or the "budget director". I realize that Harbor Freight isn't the best for quality, but I've had very good luck using Central Pneumatic air tools in my hobby activities (nail guns, impact wrench, etc.. I just want to make some clean straight cuts. Thoughts?

jwh f-100 · Post by **jwh f-100** » August 26, 2008, 11:14 am

Grits, The blades are not exactly cheap but very handy tool. You will love it. We have them in every tool box in the shop. CP is not a terrible name brand. It may be just right for part time use...

twistedfreak · Post by **twistedfreak** » August 26, 2008, 11:33 am

buy and use hacksaw blades they last longer and u can get more out of them

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » August 26, 2008, 12:03 pm

twistedfreak wrote:buy and use hacksaw blades they last longer and u can get more out of them

Do you mean use hacksaw blades in the air body saw (will they fit?) or did you mean use a hacksaw instead?

jwh f-100 · Post by **jwh f-100** » August 26, 2008, 12:20 pm

twistedfreak wrote:buy and use hacksaw blades they last longer and u can get more out of them

Yes good point Lefty, You can cut a hacksaw blade in half for two blades in the air saw. You just may need to use a standard blade in tight spots... Also you will probably need to cut it with a grinding wheel...

lefty · Post by **lefty** » August 26, 2008, 1:59 pm

What did I do??

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » August 26, 2008, 3:38 pm

That's a good saw. I use the fine tooth blades in mine for sheet metal. Go to NAPA and get the good quality blades. They pay for themselves in the long run. I think Home Depot has good blades also.

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » August 26, 2008, 3:57 pm

Thanks guys. Just placed my order online. Price was only $19.95 and $5.99 for 5 extra blades. I'll also check out the blades at NAPA.