Will it cut 1/2 inch tool steel?
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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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It will not cut 1/2" steel effectively; especially tool steel. However, if you want to cut a small amount and have the appropriate blade then it will probably get the job done. I personally would not consider it as an option for routine use unless I had no other choice.
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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
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No, it won't. You will need a Adapter from Bosch and part number for 1/2 inch bit is 000346393200.
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HiYes. I used this saw with the metal cutting bladeto cut through 1/2 inch steel rods.
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Hello, No, I'm sorry but it only works for blades up to 7-1/2". Thank you, Bruce
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Yes, it will, but I use a Milwaukee 1/2" chuck drill when cutting a large diameter hole because the 1/2" Milwaukee has a side-handle. If all you have is a 3/8" chuck drill, it will work.
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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.
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yes.....this drill has a lot of torque. I had no problems drilling 1/4" steel in my back yard repairing a fence.
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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.
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Yes, I have used mine to cut heavier material. I use the Dremel 1 1/2in metal cut-off wheel.
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Yes it will work with 1/2" material, you will have to adjust the drill stop and some of the screw head will be out on drilled piece
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The size of the 1/2" drill chuck is the limiting factor. Should easily accommodate a 1/2 drill.
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It doesn't work with those sizes (2 1/8" and 2 3/4"), I had to buy different hole saws for those sizes. It is very disappointing.
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If it is a pure 1/2" bit, that is to say the whole shank is 1/2" then : No. If the 1/2" bit is reduced to <3/8" shank, a common case, then: yes.
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The top two slots are 2 inches wide, max, so a 2 1/4 inch blade would be too wide. Too bad, because it's a nice block.
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Yes. That's what I've been using it for. Be sure to watch the gauge of the metal you are cutting versus the maximum gauge that the cutter is rated for.
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my husband said yes it would but to take your time and if it starts heating up to stop and let it cool off then finish. he has cut 1/4 inch with no problem or heating up.
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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.