Cordless cut off saws and portable metal cutting saws from Hikoki, DeWalt, Metabo, Makita and Einhell, for cutting steel on site without a lead or a generator. The collection mixes three types of tool: cordless band saws, cordless metal cutting circular saws, and abrasive cut-off tools, plus the Hikoki 36 V rebar cutter and bender. It is for steel fixers, fencers, plumbers and installers cutting rod, conduit, angle and rebar where the material is.
Choosing a cordless cut off saw
- Cordless band saw: the Hikoki CB18DBL (18 V) and CB3612DA (36 V) cut tube, channel and threaded rod with no sparks and very little noise, and the finish needs no deburring. Best for plumbing and electrical work indoors.
- Metal cutting circular saw: the DeWalt DCS383 184 mm, Metabo MKS 18 LTX BL 58 and Hikoki CD3605DB use a carbide blade that leaves a cool, burr-free cut on plate, box section and roofing sheet.
- Abrasive cut-off: the Makita DLW140Z runs a 355 mm abrasive wheel on two 18 V batteries for a portable chop saw; the Einhell TP-CO 18/76 is a small 76 mm cut-off grinder for tiles, conduit and trim work.
- Battery platform: choose the brand you already own batteries for. Most are sold as bare tools.
Cordless band saw vs metal cutting circular saw
A band saw is slower but quieter, cooler and safer in a confined space, and it cuts material clamped in a vice in any position. A metal circular saw is faster on sheet and plate and cuts straight lines from a mark. Mostly tube, rod and conduit: buy the band saw. Mostly plate, purlins and box section: buy the circular saw.
See also corded cut off saws, band saws, and steel cutting discs for the abrasive tools.
Available in Cape Town with nationwide delivery, free on orders over R2000. For help choosing between band saw and circular saw, call 021 674 2119.
