cutting metal

Well, I would not recommend trying to cut magnets with a Band Saw blade, even a bi-metal one will have a very hard time trying.
The reason being that most magnets are either made of ceramics, rare-earths or in the best case and worst kind of magnet out of steel.

All these are extremely hard materials not suitable to be cut with a tool also made of steel. The reccomended tool would be a Diamond tipped cutter or worst case a Tungsten Carbide cutter.

jerryz says it all.
for the amount of time spent to change the bandsaw blade to a bi metal one, you would of cut it through with the hacksaw.. Or go with the metal cutting disk. .
Your band saw will cope with the cutting.. But will the bi metal blade cut through the magnet is another story.
Let us know what worked for you.

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sawzall or jigsaw with fine tooth bimetal blade
clamp a speed square for a guide and go slow

-- Ron, Missouri

Betsy, one of these hand grinders wilth a metal cutting disk on it is your best bet.
They are in a range of reasonable prices for the hobbiest and I strongly recommend having one in every woodshop.

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Hi Betsy, JUst as Bob advises, I’d try my die grinder with a cut off wheel on it.

-- Rodd, Texas grandpa

Thanks for the tips guys. I don’t have theses types of grinders you recommend. I do have a jig saw though – but I’m thinking the hacksaw with a good sharp blade might be my best option. I’ll let you know how I come out.

Thanks again.

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Good idea, go for the hacksaw. I’ve had bandsaw blade trashed by an aluminum gutter let alone magnets. BTKS

a good hacksaw and a guide, like a bench dog should do the trick in half the time it would take to set up the bandsaw. good luck

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What is the metal ???Be very careful of what type of cutoff wheel you use as to not load and disintegrate in your face . Go back to your saw idea or jigsaw recommendations . If you are cutting thin or narrow strips , find someone with a shear !

-- rob

Ended up using the hacksaw. Used a 24 tooth new blade. Cut like butter. Cleaned up the edges with the disc sander. Will deliver tomorrow. One more thing off the to-do list!

Thanks for the help guys.

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