is this blade good for aluminum cutting
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Miguel, I bought this blade for cutting hardwood for a floor. Have not tried it on aluminum. I have cut aluminum in the past and liked to use a non carbide blade (fine tooth) and installed backwards so the teeth do not rip the metal up. Hope this is of some help. Brian
939037
not sure. but that's not what it's for so it would be a waste. it would ruin the blade fast. there are plenty of cutter wheels specifically for metal. reserve this for glass , ceramic , stone
258110
I agree with Big Tex. Aluminum, copper and maybe brass you probably could use the same wood cutting blade with a slow feed, with steel you would want a finer tooth (I think the rule is min 3 teeth in the cut at all times.) I've cut aluminum without any problem, haven't tried steel.
1738331
I would assume that using the "metal" cutting blade it would cut steel! Wear eye protection!
1710650
I never looked for that kind of blade for it. The company is very helpful. The string is very thick and we have had no problems cutting through what we needed. You do not want to get close to any siding or metal it will cut holes into this stuff
687129
I am not sure about aluminum but mine cuts oil drilling pipe with no problems. I cut over one hundred pipes last summer with one blade and it is still cutting strong.
2162587
I do not know. I used it to cut old red brick, and it cut it beautifully. I did, however modify my saw so that it was water cooled/lubricated. Cut many bricks and blade looks/feels as new.
966433
I cut some half inch thick aluminum with it - but I had a bad tip and my skills are not as good as I want them to be - so it was ugly. But it cut just fine.
821389
The carbide tipped blade on this saw seems to be just as good a quality blade as from Oshlun or Freud. I use the saw for aluminum Schedule 40 pipe and changed the stock blade. Don't think you'll have any trouble with the supplied one on galvanized pipe, but be sure to clamp securely and don't force the blade.
1661149
Don't know if the saw will work or not. We like the job it does on our log projects. However, I would think you would need a metal cutting blade to cut aluminum.
731948
I have cut 1/8" aluminum with a carbide blade but had to feed very slowly and the metal still got very hot. Even on my table saws cutting aluminum creates a good deal of heat with the larger size sheet creating more heat than smaller sheets. It is a good saw but it hasn't got a whole lot of power. It uses a bridge rectifier to convert the AC to DC to run the motor and the only problem I have encountered was that the power switch has failed...bought a replacement one at a local Radio Shack for about $3.00. i
226299
No this blade is intended to cut glass. We used it to cut glass tile mixed with slate. It worked well for that purpose. You should rent a concrete cutter for your purpose.
1203489
Yes, I use this blade on my Craftman tablesaw. But there may be some limitations using the maximum cut widths depending on the length of your mandrel and the power of your saw.
2088525
actually I have used both, I went back to Makita because they seem to stay sharp much longer so I use less blades. The Irwin tools aluminum cutting blade is durable for that type (aluminum) metal.
509713
I have used this blade to cut aluminum decking. I understand that it is not to be used for ferrous metal or wood.
1540917
I just tried to use it with wax paper. It does NOT work. The wax paper is too slippery, so it isn't taut enough for the cutting blade to slice through. It rips and tears. Haven't tried it with aluminum foil.
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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.