Sometimes there is not enough clearance to complete the cut with the
circular saw, then I finish with a cordless Sawzall.  I try not to push the
saw down, just let it do the work.

On Thu, Jun 13, 2019 at 6:02 AM James "Jibril" Gustafson <
[email protected]> wrote:

> I often cut rail ends with my cordless Dewalt circular saw.  It makes a
> nice straight cut, after marking the rail with a sharpie and speed square.
> Ear and Eye protection are crucial.
>
> On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 11:24 PM Kirpal <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Just like the other gents mentioned...but I would add...get the saw blade
>> with 10 teeth per inch....will not clog up with the soft aluminum.   You
>> will love the saw for cutting conduit too.  All done relatively quietly
>> without all the jarring.
>> Kirpal
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 12, 2019, 9:32 PM frenergy <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> Any suggestions for cutting rail with a Sawzall?  Many times at the end
>>> of a run of PVs there could be 5-6" of rail (in this case DPW P8).  I
>>> like to use a circular saw but sometimes I don't have enough clearance
>>> once the rail and panels are installed.  The sawzall works but I'm
>>> looking for a blade that doesn't load up with aluminum too fast and cuts
>>> without too much vibration.  Other ideas?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Bill
>>>
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