Thread: what to use for cutting lead block

been given a Block of pure lead 300x300 ish and probably 50mm thick weighs a ton lol
what could I use to cut it in to useable chunks

Hacksaw?

Put it on a solid block and use an axe. With a hacksaw the lead will clog the blade and you will still be cutting next Xmas!

Melt the lot and then pour it into ingots of the size you want.

Originally Posted by Rushy

Melt the lot and then pour it into ingots of the size you want.

that's normally what id do but I don't have anything big enough to melt this much in one go the axe idea is worth a go

I have found a axe to work well when cutting up old flashings etc to melt down

Agree with the axe, borrow one of the neighbour
so you don't end up fuking yours

Chainsaw.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5oz9IJ_5O0

Use a sabersaw or reciprocating saw with a course blade an axe will work but if 50mm thick will be hard work and shattering the handle will be a real possibility

+1 for a coarse blade on a sabersaw

just give it to me then you dont need to cut it

Melt bits off it with gas

Cuts easy with a good old ordinary wood saw

I just use a cold chisel and hammer.

Prop it up 100 m away and shoot pieces off it.