Could this shear 1/16" brass?
323652
I have not tried it. The paperwork says 20 or 22 gauge max. The blade is sharp enough to cut but I don't know if the mechanism is strong enough. I did cut off some 3/32 welding rod (I used the stop so I had the same length parts). I had to bump the lever with my hand to snap them off. It left a flat on both sides of the rod. It is a nice LITTLE machine. I bought it for the rolling feature. Have not used it very much yet.
2007883
Hi Joe,This unit uses a 1/4" shank and no bigger than a 1-3/8" diameter cutting bit.
1840141
This tool is pretty large for that. Not likely without a lot of modification.
1949663
I don't know first-hand, but my guess is that it will cut 22 ga. aluminum or tin. Steel may be a bit tougher, but stainless steel will probably be next to impossible. These shears are not up to Fiskar standards.
1807051
I haven't tried, personally, but I'm sure it would depend on how tough your metal is. What are you wanting to cut?
952165
Hi, I've used the 1.5 inch diameter blade with small teeth to cut a thin (of about 1.5 mm thick) aluminum and copper plates and tubes . It works pretty well for me. It is possible that it will work for brass too. I've used Dremel type rotary tool with power of 170W (like Dremel 4000). This power is too low for aggressive cutting. Push level on the blade should be small to not stop rotation. I've used 15-20 r.p.m speed.
1587470
With the right blade I am sure it can. I guess also depends on how much you are doing and how thick it is. If doing a little bit you will be fine but to me this tool is just a need here and there convenience tool.
520423
not likely, but you might need a rubber shim, like a segment of a thick rubber hose to wrap around the 1" bar.
157358
Absolutely not. Poor as quality. Threads stripped on brass side on arrival. For light duty work only.
301013
It is about 1/16th of an inch or slightly smaller. Not sure if this would do it for you.
1684888
Probably, but it is the wrong blade in the wrong tool for the job. You need a blade with teeth such as a small circular saw and blade or a carpenter's saw.
217519
I guess so, if you had really good large shears. It's only an inch thick. I would think it would be hard to get it straight, but if you don't care about that, then I suppose you could try.
1270084
Yes. I don't think this will be the right tool. It only cuts in circles and is hard to cut where it breaks evenly.
1456198
I am not that familiar with 16 g metal but if the thickness is less than 1/4 inch it will do the job other wise the saw may burn, you also should set a lower rpm.
1456
I think it would work just fine for 1/4" T&G.; If anything, it is better for thinner materials. Remember to test using scrap pieces to get the setting correct.
1589365
Yes, if you're careful and patient. I used this saw to put together a model train table for my kids and did quite a few flush cuts in the process. I have sliced things as thin as 1/8" using this saw.
1855061
there are metal cutting blade readly available. 1/8th inch steel is not a problem, and have cut thicker. Thickest I can remember was cutting down a well casing