Cutting steel shelf supports

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Old 09-29-2012, 07:40 AM
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I shipped my steel shelf system from up north. The side brackets are exactly 8 feet tall and do not fit into my designer garage. I need to cut a few inches off all 4 vertical side brackets. What is the best way to get this done? Won't need until December. Would appreciate any ideas. They are from Gorilla Racks. They are 30" by 96".
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Old 09-29-2012, 08:31 AM
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saws all w/metal blade, but may not cut exactly perfect, ok for garage.

I would use a wiz wheel, it's a 4" high speed cutting tool, rest or buy for $50.

You MUST use eye protection
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saws all w/metal blade, but may not cut exactly perfect, ok for garage.

I would use a wiz wheel, it's a 4" high speed cutting tool, rest or buy for $50.

You MUST use eye protection
A wiz wheel sounds like something you would have in your toilet for entrainment and target practice.
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Sent you a PM, happy to do it for you when I get there.
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saws all w/metal blade, but may not cut exactly perfect, ok for garage.

I would use a wiz wheel, it's a 4" high speed cutting tool, rest or buy for $50.

You MUST use eye protection
Also know as a hand held electric grinder with a cut off wheel installed. Got mine at home depot for $30. Very versital tool. I live on Fenwick loop. I'll let you borrow it.
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It will only take a few seconds with a regular hacksaw and a 18 tpi (teeth per inch) blade. Be sure to de-burr when you are done with a file.
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I shipped my steel shelf system from up north. The side brackets are exactly 8 feet tall and do not fit into my designer garage. I need to cut a few inches off all 4 vertical side brackets. What is the best way to get this done? Won't need until December. Would appreciate any ideas. They are from Gorilla Racks. They are 30" by 96".
I am not telling you how to do it, but if you use a elect grinder,PLEASE always use eye protection. Keep your face away from the edge of spinning grinder wheel.
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