Will this perform cutting annealed .25" tool steel? My primary purpose for looking at this is it's size and sole purpose to cut steel efficiently.
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I primarily use this saw for glass. I have used it on copper bar that was .37" thick. The saw really didn't like doing it. It is under powered for use with metal or thick materials and for production work it would be nearly useless. It is a craft saw (which means toy). It works great on glass, tile, and thin wood. But it sounds like you are going to need a machine that has more power. I have thought that a ring saw might have been a better idea. Good Hunting.
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I think this should not be the purpose of such a saw... its blade is thin and my experience is that it has worked very well cutting up to 1 1/4",
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This jigsaw is powerful enough to handle almost anything you throw at it, but the real question here would be is there a metal cutting blade strong enough to cut tool steel. You would need a proper clamp setup and constant coolant and lubrication to cut tool steel in the first place. As most good jigsaw blades are already high speed tool steel. I think it can be achieved, but if not executed properly you will probably just burn up a ton of bits and be left frustrated by such a task. I wouldn't recommend using any jigsaw to do such a task anyway. But it could be done if you need to do small amounts without great accuracy as a proper machinist would only use a saw to rough cut materials This jigsaw is powerful enough to handle almost anything you throw at it, but the real question here would be is there a metal cutting blade strong enough to cut tool steel. You would need a proper clamp setup and constant coolant and lubrication to cut tool steel in the first place. As most good jigsaw blades are already high speed tool steel. I think it can be achieved, but if not executed properly you will probably just burn up a ton of bits and be left frustrated by such a task. I wouldn't recommend using any jigsaw to do such a task anyway. But it could be done if you need to do small... » Read More This jigsaw is powerful enough to handle almost anything you throw at it, but the real question here would be is there a metal cutting blade strong enough to cut tool steel. You would need a proper clamp setup and constant coolant and lubrication to cut tool steel in the first place. As most good jigsaw blades are already high speed tool steel. I think it can be achieved, but if not executed properly you will probably just burn up a ton of bits and be left frustrated by such a task. I wouldn't recommend using any jigsaw to do such a task anyway. But it could be done if you need to do small amounts without great accuracy as a proper machinist would only use a saw to rough cut materials « Show Less
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Oh yeah. Can't say as I have done this, but it is plenty strong. I've cut steel with this, it should do it with the appropriate blade.
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I use mine in a standard 14" chop saw that runs at 3800rpm. The blade is rated at 2000rpm, but I wanted something that would cut thick aluminum. It really works well on the aluminum. I'm able to clamp the work tightly in the chop saw vise, and slowly push the saw through the work. It goes through nearly effortlessly, and makes a nice smooth cut. I have not tried it on steel, since it is running over speed, and I want to keep the blade in good shape.
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Yes. It has the speed adjutment and power needed. I use it more for cutting steel than wood. Designed more for serious DIYer than commercial use, however.
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Hello Diane, Yes, this tool would be great for the job you described. It even comes with a tile cutting blade. Hope that helps!
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If you can find a blade that will cut stainless steel, it would do fine. Unfortunately, I don't know of any such blade?? Stainless if very hard to cut and it would destroy a blade designed for anything else.
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I work for a plumbing company and we came across a pipe (underground in a tight spot) where we had to cut an 8" diameter steel pipe, which was 1/2" thick!!!!, and we used a diamond blade......it WILL cut it. Of course the best thing would be a blade designed specifically for metal, but this blade WILL cut it I assure you.
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The only hardened steel that I ever cut up was a steel angle iron bed frame. It cut it up fine with no effect on the blade. Great saw.
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Not as far as i know, If your cutting steel i dont think its strong enough, on wood it might hold up ok.
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It has the size and the power. I have cut steel with a 7 1/4 Makita with both abrasive and toothed blades with no ill effects except buildup from the abrasive blades. A problem I have had with toothed blades in steel is that they get hot and dull quickly. That could get expensive with the 16" blades. Milwaukee makes a 10" circular saw that can cut a 4x4 (3 1/2") It is about half the price for the saw and the blades. It also has a normal arbor size (I think 5/8). Also consider a 10" or 12" chop saw. I've done that too. A spray bottle with water helps keep the blade cool. Have fun. It has the size and the power. I have cut steel with a 7 1/4 Makita with both abrasive and toothed blades with no ill effects except buildup from the abrasive blades. A problem I have had with toothed blades in steel is that they get hot and dull quickly. That could get expensive with the 16" blades. Milwaukee makes a 10" circular saw that can cut a 4x4 (3 1/2") It is about half the price for the saw and the blades. It also has a normal arbor size (I think 5/8). Also consider a 10" or 12" chop saw. I've done that too. A spray bottle with water helps keep the blade... » Read More It has the size and the power. I have cut steel with a 7 1/4 Makita with both abrasive and toothed blades with no ill effects except buildup from the abrasive blades. A problem I have had with toothed blades in steel is that they get hot and dull quickly. That could get expensive with the 16" blades. Milwaukee makes a 10" circular saw that can cut a 4x4 (3 1/2") It is about half the price for the saw and the blades. It also has a normal arbor size (I think 5/8). Also consider a 10" or 12" chop saw. I've done that too. A spray bottle with water helps keep the blade cool. Have fun. « Show Less
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There are really two issues here. First, are the cutting tips hard enough to cut the material. If it's carbide-tipped, yes. If it's just high speed steel, you might get away with a few time. Check with Dewalt's website. The second, and more problematic issue is whether you have enough torque with your driver. There are alot of cutting teeths contacting the surface all all one. Multiply by the 2" lever arm, that's alot of torque. Cutting wood and plaster is okay. But cutting steel, that's alot of force. And a related severe problem is with the precession of the cutting point, which tend to make holding this thing difficult by hand. I used mine to cut through 3/4" thick wood. It was already wobbling a bit. With steel, it'll be a bigger problem. With a 4" diameter, it'll be worse.
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Mitchell, I am not sure of the maximum width this saw will cut. I know that we were cutting 6" x 4" angle in it with the corner of the angle in the vertical position. The rear "vise" section of the saw is adjustable forward and backwards to allow for larger pieces of steel. I can check it tomorrow and get back to you. I do know that this is one kick*** saw and am very pleased with it. I use another saw in my shop that I cut wider plate so this is why I am not sure about the maximum width. I will get back to you.
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I would think it would be okay depending on what you plan on cutting, smaller diameter stuff would be okay. If you don't have a solid shaft you may want to stay away from running blades all together though. As far as blades go the the one I bought has too many teeth and didn't cut nearly as good as the Japanese blade I had with 40 teeth or so.
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Its a razor sharp piece of steel, good quality. So yes I wouldnt have a problem using it for such purposes.
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I haven't run anything smaller than 1/4" round steel, so I truthfully can't say what the smallest stock size might be. My instinct is that this tool might be a bit coarse for the work you're considering.