Can someone please tell me if it will cut metel that is about the thickness of what a mailbox is made of? Thank you for the time and attention.
1950345
I am certain it will. I have cut through some high tensile heavy duty decking nails and fasteners that are much thicker. You must remember that it is a vibration action tool so hold your workpiece well.
1950346
It would depend on how hard the metal is. I was able ti cut through a steel refrigerator door hinge, but it didn't do well. Softer metals like aluminum have been no problem though.
1950347
I don't think so. I would not cut anything harder than copper. I would use a cheap angle grinder with a metal wheel or a reciprocating saw. It does cut wood, plastic, etc. nicely though.
1896779
Alll the literature on the internet says it will cut metal BUT it does not say the weight. I know it will cut 6 layers of aluminum foil. I guess the answer is not straight forward..has to be..how heavy of a metal. Nice little machine.. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
795649
I intended to use at on my mailbox structure, but when I thought of going out to check for mail and seeing some bird dead, or struggling to get free, I threw it away. So, I really can't answer your question, but you may want to think about using it, for the same reason I did.
1687658
I would say that it would have to be a pretty big and hefty screwdriver or more appropriately and pry-bar. It is solid however if someone wants to steel your mail they will do it unless you have a custom fabricated box with significantly greater tolerances such as 1/4 inch steel or greater... let me just say that it noticeable more sturdy than a big box store lockable box.....
555107
I have not tried it on anything other then packaging tape on shipping boxes, mailing bags and some thin paper. I'm thinking its not designed to cut heavy cardboard.
2266081
depends on the sawblade you use. with the right blade it does cut steel, probably not thicker than 1/8 of an inch. be careful!
795214
No it will not cut through felt. Its not sharp enough to cut through the fibrous of the felt. It may cut a little, but you definitely not get a good clean cut. I am afraid that it may dull the hole puncher if you use it on other fabrics that's not leather.
889942
I use mine to cut card stock (for quilting templates). The thickest I have tried is about 65 lbs (thickness). I haven't tried it with cardboard (as in a traditional cardboard box material).
235586
You could cut it down to size. It is made of very heavy rubber and it is about an inch thick, so it will take a little effort to cut. I would recommend you use a heavy duty utility knife with a sharp / new blade in it for a clean cut. This way will most likely still take several passes trying to cut through it because of the thickness. I'm sure you could use other tools to cut it as well.
1742957
I bought an approx. 1" x 8" scrap piece of board that I picked up at Menard's for less than $1 and cut to fit the underneath side of the mail box with a jig saw, then marked the board where the screws would go in, and drilled pilot holes where these were marked. Then, I screwed this homemade platform on to the existing 6 x 6 square wooden post, placed mailbox onto the platform and lined up the mail box holes with the pilot holes and drilled in the screws. I'm sorry I cannot remember the exact dimensions of the underneath side of the mailbox, else would have included them. I'm not sure what you would do if you have a steel round post. You would some way of attaching the platform. I bought an approx. 1" x 8" scrap piece of board that I picked up at Menard's for less than $1 and cut to fit the underneath side of the mail box with a jig saw, then marked the board where the screws would go in, and drilled pilot holes where these were marked. Then, I screwed this homemade platform on to the existing 6 x 6 square wooden post, placed mailbox onto the platform and lined up the mail box holes with the pilot holes and drilled in the screws. I'm sorry I cannot remember the exact dimensions of the underneath side of the mailbox, else would have included them. I'm not... » Read More I bought an approx. 1" x 8" scrap piece of board that I picked up at Menard's for less than $1 and cut to fit the underneath side of the mail box with a jig saw, then marked the board where the screws would go in, and drilled pilot holes where these were marked. Then, I screwed this homemade platform on to the existing 6 x 6 square wooden post, placed mailbox onto the platform and lined up the mail box holes with the pilot holes and drilled in the screws. I'm sorry I cannot remember the exact dimensions of the underneath side of the mailbox, else would have included them. I'm not sure what you would do if you have a steel round post. You would some way of attaching the platform. « Show Less
1459951
It cuts very well. We use it for the heay brown paper that you wrap postal boxes in.
1362336
I would not know why it could not be cut. I would use a box cutter to do it as sissors might have a difficult time doing it.
777891
It easily punches through cardboard, I'm not sure if it would tear lighter weight paper. It is a heavy tool and a little clumsy to use on cardboard. It is better for metals, I use it on coins and metal stampings for jewelry making. I love this tool!
876073
i don't think it is large enough for a mailbox, the holes are about 3-4" apart.
1946885
I cannot answer your specific question for sure since I used it only for repairing my sagging wooden gates. My hunch is that if the diameter of some object is few inches or more, the saw probably would work. But, if something that is not thick nor fixed in place, this saw would not work because the serration of the saw "teeth" is very coarse; using such a saw would be a challenge to cut where you want to successfully.
462134
Well, I just happened to have my punch and some scrap felt here, so I tried it. The answer is no, it will not go through felt at all. The felt lodged up in the punch and it took me nearly five minutes to rip it all out. I thought I'd broken the punch for a minute there.
1017308
It's rather thick. It can be cut, but I think you'd need something other than scissors to do it. Good luck!