can this tool cut shapes on a 16 Gauge (0.050") Aluminium sheet?, thanks in advance
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I am sure with practice. never tried it. here is the product description on the web site. Makita JN1601 5 Amp 16 Gauge Nibbler scroll to the bottom and will indicate the radius of cutting and gages of metal.
1517660
I am sure with practice. never tried it. here is the product description on the web site. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TKRLS0 scroll to the bottom and will indicate the radius of cutting and gages of metal.
1517661
I believe it will cut the 16 gauge(0.0508") Al. I am using it to cut 26 gauge steel(0.0188"). It will cut the Al ok it in a straight line but it might problems going over humps and valleys, which it didn't on the 26 gauge steel. Be sure to oil the cutter and sheet on every cut.
857623
I just looked at my cutter and can tell you it definitely does not have 1/16 inch measurements. However, I do eyeball the cut line with the LED light on and do pretty well that way.
1681053
I am not sure because have no clue how thick 16 gauge steel is but i bought and used it on duct work to cut access holes for duct cleaning. Much of the duct work i cut was very old and thick and never i had a problem. I highly recommend you use a drill with an actual electric plug. Cordless drills didnt work well for me.
206074
Yes. You need the correct gauge that will attach to this cutter. That can be found here:
1298860
Yes...if you are careful to keep the material flat on a backer board. And remember this cutter is to be used only on a drill press. I have used these cutters to cut instrument holes in .090 aluminium.
419502
Depends on the type of material. It may, for example, cut 1" thick aluminum but definitely not 1" thick steel (mild or hard).
1357271
Yes, I have used mine to cut heavier material. I use the Dremel 1 1/2in metal cut-off wheel.
1102091
No. I don't think so. I use it for rolls of thin paper to cover tables with. I would not use it for precise cutting.
1109836
Yes. Just use a ruler for straight line cut and you can cut any shape even a design if you are creative.
1065945
I don't know. I use it mainly for cutting dense cardboard similar to a strong cereal box and around 8-10 sheets of regular 22# paper. I get square cuts by using the clamp that is operated by the crank handle that clamps the paper parallel to the cutter knife. I'm not using it in a professional manner.........just home stuff. If the guides are adjusted correctly, the measurements are close enough, easily within 1/16". This is not a machine tool for cutting to tolerances on the order of 1/1000". Be aware that this cutter is very heavy and needs a sturdy table or bench.
1784990
No. It's intended to be used for straight cuts. You could probably clamp it down and make it work but there are better tools for that.
1764558
I would not recommend this tool for the job....not enough power. Blade has a back on it so the angle of the cut would be too shallow. Use a skillsaw or table saw or band saw with infeed/outfeed table or rollers.
142565
I believe they are asking the user to use these on sheet metal and flat banding. Do not use these as wire cutters. If you're cutting flat, not round material all should be well.
576559
Yes,but, you need to be sure that you are using blade that will cut the radius of your desired curve and cut very slowly. You can do it
1771739
No, It won't cut anything thicker than 1/16". I have cut plastic and fabric with mine.
210606
This tool is not really designed to do what I think you are doing. It is more for precision cutting and does not make long cuts in a perfecly straight line. It has a very thin blade so it doesn't remove very much material such as a piece of plexiglass would fill. It would be very difficult to make a straight level cut longer than about 4 inches. I would recommend using a router, with a fence attachment. You can clean up the corners with a hand chisel and have a nice straight step to set the plexi in.
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I think this should work. The gauge of wire these will cut depends on the material. I haven't worked with Kanthal wire, but for reference, the cutters work on 20 ga stainless but not 18 ga (1/2 hard, I think?) but will happily cut 18 ga aluminum.