Can I use this tool on 1in. thin wall steel tube if I heat it up first??
1173270
The tool in designed for soft copper and aluminum. If you try to use in the way you described there is a possibility that the tool will get stuck. So it is up to you, Good Luck. Shurail HVAC
354375
not suitable for fine work, will melt the entire piece if is less than 1/16" in thickness, I will not recommend for precision work.
855804
It may work on small stainless tubing ( under 1/2" ) I do not think it is strong enough to do more than that. ???
972305
I dont c a reason why you couldn't It depends how sharp your drill bit is. :-) it isnt super thick, it isnt a big safe. I woukd start with a thin bit than increase the size making bigger holes each time.
2137286
Sorry, I used this tool to create a dimple on metal before soldering so I'm not familiar with the job you want to do.
1758875
I used it with a Weller soldering gun to repair a leak in a stainless steel pan. It worked very well. The type of iron/gun that you need will depend on what you are soldering since you need to raise the temperature of the item to the melting temp, but it should work fine.
324448
No, it's not intended for that, because you heat it up to temp FIRST WITH THE CORRECT SIZE TIP, place the hotfix item where you want it attached, then press this over it using the correct size tip that you've already heated and basically melt the underside glue on. Having said that,when it's fully up to temp, you can place it on the hotfix bead and sometimes it will grab on enough for you to place somewher, but usually because of just excess edge glue, but it's also just as likely to fall off the tool and stick somewhere you don't want it.... And they are VERY hard to remove (which is good for its purpose), without damage. If the problem is an awkward surface you're trying to use it on, tell us what the application is and someone may have tips. Best of luck, but there's usually a resourceful person with an answer if they know what you need help with.
1986741
I used a heat gun on low setting of 750watt, worked just fine, just be careful not to get too close, it can melt it.
1811715
yes,but remember, only over low heat such as your simmer setting. Higher heat settings discolor the metal andcould potentially char the wood handle.
2254627
You can use it. Just work it slowly. Also depends on how thin cover Is and may damage it. Hope this helps.
355695
We use it to square stainless steel tubing 1/2" to 4" diameter with a wall thickness from .035" to .085" It works pretty good, if you are going to grind solid bar it might be a little light duty, but for tubing it is good.
860078
It is definitely only designed for copper tubing so I would have to say no. It is fairly strong but all the mandrel parts are plastic. I feel that even thin wall SS tube might be a bit much for it.
1408280
yes,,turn it up and take a practice run for depth penatration,,ive used this machine on 1/2 plate steel...works great and quiet.
1793214
i don,t now if it will work for you, but depending on the thickness of the metal you may have to turn the heat down, and do more light tacks. good luck.........
1194579
Patti... I have never cut steel any thicker than 1/2 inch. Cutting tip works well for this. ~~don ~~
1338338
For use on thin walled steel and copper tubing * Included: 3/16", and 4.75mm adapter and clampToolrageCustomer Service
1033738
I used it 1 inch away from the copper fitting I was soldering. Behind that was vinyl siding which is susceptible to heat. 30 seconds of blasting at 45 degrees left no marks on the heat shield or the siding.