4.5 compact circular saw for sheet metal

[slackdaddy1]

Tired of "free handing" a 4.5 grinder to cut body panels, want something with a "table" to hold against the sheet metal.
I see all the 4.5 circular saws have 3/8 arbors,, all my metal abrasive blades have 7/8" arbors,, without special ordering 3/8 arbor blades from Grainger,, can these be found? will these saws handle "sparks" like a grinder?

Can anyone recommend a "Sheet metal" circular saw blade (4.5") that will not "grab" sheet metal?

Thanks,
Slack

 

[dutchgray]

What about this
https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/4100NH
Makita stone/ tile saw, I have always thought they would work ok with thin abrasive metal cutting discs, takes standard sized blades.

 

[slackdaddy1]

Thanks Dutch,
The compact circulars have a 3/8 arbor, the grinders have 7/8 or 5/8,,, and now the Makita has a 3/4
cant they standardize ?? lol

 

[Mohawk Dave]

What about the M18 metal saw?

Or what about the little attachment that goes on a 4.5" angle grinder that turns it into a skil saw type thing?

 

[ocloc24]

I had both the m18 metal saw and the m18 fuel metal saw, I like the fuel a little better but they both were the best thing since sliced bread if you are cutting metal alot. They can do everything from sheet metal to 1/2" plate steel(you have to go a little slower the thicker the material) but the cut quality is amazing. Cool to the touch, virtually no burrs, and if you clamp a straight edge to what you're cutting you'll get a perfect straight cut everytime. I can't say enough about it. Worth the price.

 

[ndnchf]

I have this simple rig using a Harbor freight angle grinder and adjustable base attachment. I keep this set up just for sheet metal work.

 

[slackdaddy1]

I ended up ordering a Genesis Metal mini saw, got it on Amazon as an open box for $50ish
http://www.genesispowertools.com/portfolios/4-34-dry-cut-metal-saw/

I also ordered a VonHaus compact reciprocating saw.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785NYCMB/?tag=atomicindus08-20

This "should" cover my auto body metal cutting needs, I was wanting to get away from air on the cutting, and not willing to add the size weight of batteries for cutting.

I'll let you know how they work out.

Slack