A portable plasma cutter? A handy tool to have for other jobs.
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From: Shop-talk <shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Jim Franklin
Sent: October 29, 2026 1:25 PM
To: Shop-Talk <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Subject: [Shop-talk] Cutting a chain link fence post?
I need to cut down about 20 of these a few inches below grade. The catch is
they are right next to my neighbor's PVC fence, so I can't get to that side.
I can use my sawzall but I want the cut parallel to the grade which means
getting the entire sawzall below grade and sucking schmutz into the motor.
Do-able and at the top of the list so far.
I was going to rent an excavator (still might) to also remove the concrete
blob but then I'd need a bunch of fill delivered (none on site but there may
be some when they dig up the driveway to repave it, shelving this idea for a
few weeks), hassle factor exceeds the joy of having an excavator.
Portable bandsaw seems like a useful lifetime tool, especially if it can be
mounted vertically to use as a regular bandsaw and also mounted in a chop
saw table. Internet isn't forthcoming on the viability of these options.
Angle grinder won't reach around the back.
Plasma cutter is contraindicated with neighbor's fence.
Any other ideas?
thanks,
jim
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