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**GR8-68** · 08-13-2016, 01:05 PM

I know there was a discussion a few weeks ago on cutting wheels, recently I found this new lennow diamond metal cutting wheel at Lowes hardware. This thing is the bomb, I have cut panels , frame rivets and even used it to cut the tin for my tin roof. Still has plenty of life left. All for 15.00 and much safer.

**truckster** · 08-13-2016, 03:21 PM

Hmm... I'm on my way to Lowes this afternoon. I might have to buy one.

davepl · 08-13-2016, 03:25 PM

Amazon carries them as well, though I think Lowes is cheaper in this case:

https://www.amazon.com/Lenox-Tools-1...enox+metal+max

**GR8-68** · 08-13-2016, 03:29 PM

They are worth every penny

davepl · 08-13-2016, 05:24 PM

Has anyone tried the BIG 10" units on a chop saw? I normally use a metal tooth blade for cutting steel, but for thinner wall stuff like intake tubes I use an abrasive cutoff wheel. They make one of these in 10" but it's not cheap...

**GR8-68** · 08-13-2016, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

Has anyone tried the BIG 10" units on a chop saw? I normally use a metal tooth blade for cutting steel, but for thinner wall stuff like intake tubes I use an abrasive cutoff wheel. They make one of these in 10" but it's not cheap...

I have not but would definitely invest in one if I had a lot of use for a 10". I am telling you this is one smooth cutting blade. If you have ever cut metal roofing blade with an abrasive blade you know they will not last long at all, I made 6 36" cuts with this plus a 10' long cut plus I cut a radio patch out of an old dash and cut out a cross member and it is still cutting like it was new.

Overdriven · 08-14-2016, 10:48 AM

Didn't know Lenox had these, looks like I'm going to have to get some. Lenox makes good stuff, love their tubing cutter and their hole saws last longer than anyone else's I've tried for drilling through sheet metal.

**Tom Vogel** · 08-14-2016, 12:59 PM

Whats the kerf on these?

davepl · 08-14-2016, 02:05 PM

By total coincidence I was at Lowes for the first time in 5 years yesterday, standing in the bolt aisle (didn't have what I needed, grrr) and there was this very saw sitting there. So I bought the 4.5" and brought it home and put it on my tool, but nothing to cut yet...

All because of this thread! Small world.

**GR8-68** · 08-14-2016, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Whats the kerf on these?

It is real close to an 1/8"

**GR8-68** · 08-14-2016, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

By total coincidence I was at Lowes for the first time in 5 years yesterday, standing in the bolt aisle (didn't have what I needed, grrr) and there was this very saw sitting there. So I bought the 4.5" and brought it home and put it on my tool, but nothing to cut yet...

All because of this thread! Small world.

you should love it when you need it.

**Dustmaker65** · 08-15-2016, 08:16 AM

I was the one asking about cutting wheels a couple weeks ago. Looks like I am going to Lowes today

Thanks!

08-13-2016, 01:05 PM	#1
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Making the cut I know there was a discussion a few weeks ago on cutting wheels, recently I found this new lennow diamond metal cutting wheel at Lowes hardware. This thing is the bomb, I have cut panels , frame rivets and even used it to cut the tin for my tin roof. Still has plenty of life left. All for 15.00 and much safer. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

08-13-2016, 03:21 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,798	Re: Making the cut Hmm... I'm on my way to Lowes this afternoon. I might have to buy one.

08-13-2016, 03:25 PM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Making the cut Amazon carries them as well, though I think Lowes is cheaper in this case: https://www.amazon.com/Lenox-Tools-1...enox+metal+max __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-13-2016, 03:29 PM	#4
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Making the cut They are worth every penny __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

08-13-2016, 05:24 PM	#5
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Making the cut Has anyone tried the BIG 10" units on a chop saw? I normally use a metal tooth blade for cutting steel, but for thinner wall stuff like intake tubes I use an abrasive cutoff wheel. They make one of these in 10" but it's not cheap... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-14-2016, 10:48 AM	#7
Overdriven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 598	Re: Making the cut Didn't know Lenox had these, looks like I'm going to have to get some. Lenox makes good stuff, love their tubing cutter and their hole saws last longer than anyone else's I've tried for drilling through sheet metal.

08-14-2016, 12:59 PM	#8
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Making the cut Whats the kerf on these?

08-14-2016, 02:05 PM	#9
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Making the cut By total coincidence I was at Lowes for the first time in 5 years yesterday, standing in the bolt aisle (didn't have what I needed, grrr) and there was this very saw sitting there. So I bought the 4.5" and brought it home and put it on my tool, but nothing to cut yet... All because of this thread! Small world. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-15-2016, 08:16 AM	#12
Dustmaker65 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marquette Heights, IL. Posts: 1,135	Re: Making the cut I was the one asking about cutting wheels a couple weeks ago. Looks like I am going to Lowes today Thanks! __________________ Jimmy Hoelzel



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