Can you cut metal with this saw? If so what blade do I need?
211581
You can change the blades out with other blade types. There are specific blades design for certain materials. There are blades designed for metal that you can use with any circular saw including this one.
830343
Yes,It's max cut is 6 1/4 inches. However, If you have to cut steel tho, find a blade for a 7 1/4 saw or even better sawzall blade. Infinitely cheaper ,easier and will not put makita at risk. Even if you need to cut at bevel, I would find another way. Not sure if metal blade exists and if it does it's gonna be a fortune.
655
This saw will not cut metal. The steel its teeth are made from is not hard enough for cutting metal.
1534611
Well, I would not do it-inadequate fence, inadequate miter gage for wood, too much blade exposed for a toothed blade. I like my fingers and eyes too much to try a wood saw blade in a metal cutting saw. Unless you are in need of a metal cut off saw, this is not the saw you want.
1503409
I guess it would depend on the thickness of the metal that you are cutting and the quality of the blade. So far I have no complaints about the saw. I have used it on metal (1/4 thick) but mostly wood items. I suggest that you get a spare battery with it.
1268822
I have never used this to cut wood, just metal with the blade it comes with. I have another Milwaukee cordless saw for wood, the much bigger one. HH.
1078584
It depends on the gauge (thickness) of the metal you are wanting to cut, but the blade included is meant for cutting through wood, metal, and plastic.
2194541
It cuts steel very well. You have to buy a steel cutting blade and run on slower speed. It is a great saw .
753207
This is a cordless hand held band saw, I use it to cut pipe and metal. Don't know if have a blade to cut wood.
1232588
I would not cut steel with this blade. This is primary used for wood/laminate. This gives a very nice finished cut with ripping.
1543944
My husband said this would cut the steel if you use a steel blade and would be OK for occasional cuts. He would buy a larger reciprocating saw such as a Ryobi if you are going to cut a lot.
1238153
Possible, but not a good idea. You should buy a dedicated metal cutting saw. I've got the Makita 120v metal cutting saw and it will amaze you. I've cut steel up to 3/8" with no problems, yes that's over it's rated capacity but its still going strong.
814002
Frank: the saw will cut metal flatwork and tubing, copper,wood and plastic and I suppose gold and silver. You are going to need a pretty fine blade (more teeth per inch). You also need to look at the product description and determine if you can tolerate the amount of vibration that occilation will cause. It will need to be clamped to a solid bench top or work table to stabilize it as much as possible hope this helps.
1300973
The blades are not for sawing steel. I would ask your local home improvement store if they can get steel cutting blades for the saw . I hope this helped.
1771742
No, it's for sheet metal. You'd dull the blades very fast if it would cut at all. Get a diamond blade for a circular saw or angle grinder.
731498
It would have to be a special metal-cutting blade, and run the saw at a high speed. I agree with the other customer; I'd recommend a band saw.
1783494
HiYes. I used this saw with the metal cutting bladeto cut through 1/2 inch steel rods.