So, I'm looking at hacking up my grill this weekend. Problem is, I don't really have a tool for it, and can't afford to go and spend $80+ on some fancy power tool to do it. What I'm looking for is any suggestions on manual tools that I could pick up for $20-30 at Sears or something. I was thinking something like a hacksaw, but I'm not sure it would fit between the bars. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

You could borrow one from your friend down south.......

 

My 2cents.. Rent a tool, to do a quick and CLEAN job, as a manual tool may leave crooked lines, and look bad...

 

You said you didn't have the one you used anymore.

I was planning on getting a file also, and I already have sand paper, so it wouldn't be an actual "hackjob". I did think about maybe renting a tool. I might look into that as well.

 

Many have been done using a hacksaw & some caution.. Then some filing to clean things up..

 

A coping saw would work well, but Ryobi makes a plunge cutter now that I don't have in my collection.

 

Well, after finding out the most precise thing that home depot had to rent was a sawsall, I went to harbor freight and picked up a dremel for $24.99. Guess I'll get to hackin tomorrow. Thanks for the advice guys.

 

Go slow speed with the Dremel or melted plastic will be a problem.

 

you can buy a dremel tool kit from Wal mart for around 20 to 30. the kits have quite a few things. you can also get rat tail files if you dont want to use a dremel.
hacksaw blades w handles work for the first cuts. i did the first one ever on my 06.
there used to be a how to but i dont know if it is still here

good luck

 

I actually don't remember what I cut mine with, but definitely get a set of detail files to clean up the cuts.