How to Remove an Aging Patio Cover - Part 5 of 6 - Sawall Saw

By Gary Boutin

Fig.1 Dewalt reciprocating

Supplies and Tools:
Dewalt (Saw-all)  reciprocating saw
Electric power with extension cords 
Milwaukee Metal Torch blade 
Safety gloves  (protect the hands)
Safety goggles (protect the eyes)

A good friend hired my services to remove his aging patio cover in his backyard and he wanted to install a new garage kit. If you do not own a metal grinder the job can still be done using a reciprocating saw.

This post shows five steps on how to cut metal patio supports using a Dewalt reciprocating saw.

Step 1: Fig.1 shows Dewalt reciprocating saw with a metal Torch blade purchased at The Home Depot
Step 2: Fig.2 shows the Torch blade is cutting the metal pipe.

Fig.2 Saw cutting pole

Step 3: Fig.3 shows the blade is half way into the metal pipe.

Fig.3 Saw cut over one third

Step 4: Fig.4 shows the job is done and the pipe is ready to be removed.

Fig.4 Pole completely
cut hand

Step 5: Fig.5 shows the area is clean of metal framework.

Fig.5 Patio metal 
Poles finished

How to Remove an Aging Patio Cover:

• Part 1 of 6 - Trash Pickup
• Part 2 of 6 - Removed Wood Rafters Supports
• Part 3 of 6 - Removed Wood Beams
• Part 4 of 6 - Cut Painted Metal Pipes Frames
• Part 5 of 6 - Sawall Saw
• Part 6 of 6 - Radial Cutting Wheel

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