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01:59PM | 02/19/02

Member Since: 01/20/99
23 lifetime posts

Tool for cutting chainlink fence pole

Does anyone know what type of tool works best for this? I've been told a pipecutter or a hacksaw. Pipecutters are a bit pricey and hacksaws seem like an awful lot of work.

Iceman

02:10PM | 02/19/02

Member Since: 11/16/01
301 lifetime posts

Dear WOAM,
You can buy a Sawzall reciprocating saw for $ 100.00 or so that will do the job and save it for later projects. The saw is versatile and durable.
Len

rpxlpx

09:57AM | 02/26/02

Member Since: 03/13/00
1674 lifetime posts

If you plan ahead and do all your measuring in advance, you can then go rent a pipe cutter (or other tool) for 1/2-day and not spend a fortune doing it. You can make your cuts and then return the tool to the rental place.

WishNick

05:46AM | 04/20/02

Member Since: 04/19/02
5 lifetime posts

I'v had to do that alot a couple of months ago and i used a grinder with a cutting blade.Just remember to mark right around the pipe.It works great.

jcanuck

03:07AM | 06/17/02

I had a steel fence post between two garages. There was only room to stand sideways. I used a dremel while balancing on one foot. Slightly acrobatic, but it did the job!!!