I need to cut a 3 1/2" hole in some 16g sheet matal. Are these hole saws capable of such a task?
1456198
I am not that familiar with 16 g metal but if the thickness is less than 1/4 inch it will do the job other wise the saw may burn, you also should set a lower rpm.
1456199
If it's just sheet metal it should be fine, it's what electricians use to cut into power boxes.
1456200
Used mine to bore through the aluminum body panels of my Land Rover Discovery, probably 2-3mm thick there.
567172
I don't know, because I only needed to cut at right angles and shallow depths. That said, you can definitely extend the blade to cut at 1/2 an inch, but I'm not sure (this is not a doubt, just a lack of personal experience) how well it will work compared to the very reliable and clean cuts I get.
1566502
Probably not. Thickest we cut was 12 gauge aluminum. 1/8" thick is 8 gauge. May cut a few feet but would probably jam and burn up if you had a lot to do.
1956489
Yes, just measure where to cut and use a fine tooth (not course) saw blade.
272069
I'm sure it could. I've cut through 2 x 4 stock (which is 1 1/2" thick) many years ago with a very much lower powered and lighter weight jig saw. Just go slowly, use a sharp blade, and let the saw do the work without forcing the cut.
798398
I don't think I would trust a one-pass hole beyond 1 3/4", especially the hoke saw. The throw length of the drill bit is, at it's best, about 1 7/8". If you don't mind turning the piece over and going at it from both sides, it'll work just fine.
1691548
I have tried to do this very thing with this saw and it isn't ideal. With such a small opening it if difficult to work on anything larger than three inches in diameter. Also the saw can only handle a half inch blade means resawing will not be accurate.
1198466
Yes, but a hole would need to be drilled through first. You would need a drill bit 1/16 or less. Need to get behind the lathe or mesh.
1932171
The holes would need to be no more than 1/4" around. Hope this helps. It is a great tool!!!
2165797
Yes. Just enough depth of cut to handle 2" (really 1 1/2 inch) stock. This is not a powerful saw but it is extremely convenient. You won't frame a house with it but I use it frequently. It's my tool of choice for cutting 4'x8' sheet stock into manageable size pieces.
348860
That would depend on the capacity of your table saw. The kit provides enough blades and shims to cut up to 29/32nds, but my ridgid saw for example will only support up to 3/4".
759823
Yes, it won't just blow through it, but it will cut it. If you're cutting a lot of it, a band saw would work better.
864848
This is not the saw for that at all. The limiting factor is really the 1/3hp - not the cutting capacity. Green wood is very difficult on a machine. At a minimum you want a 1hp saw like the craftsman BAS350, Rikon 10-321, or the Grizzly G0555
201752
Will work with a circular hole saw at slow speed for cutting holes. Then clean (blow) any loose pieces then seal with silicone 50 yr caulk. If fact any surface you cut you need to seal that way.As Elaine states I only cut straight lines with a single edge razor blade, or carpenters knife blade, NEW & SHARP only.
2280785
No. The mass is to off center. You could do it but I would NOT. A large hole saw would be a much better and safer way to go
1771739
No, It won't cut anything thicker than 1/16". I have cut plastic and fabric with mine.
259033
The saw has a maximum cutting depth of 3/4-inch. Most 3/4" plywood has a total thickness of less than 3/4", so the saw would probably be capable of handling that thickness, but it would be wise to actually check the depth, prior to purchasing.