Can I use this to cut a 20ish-gauge steel sheet metal?
246560
There are really two issues here. First, are the cutting tips hard enough to cut the material. If it's carbide-tipped, yes. If it's just high speed steel, you might get away with a few time. Check with Dewalt's website. The second, and more problematic issue is whether you have enough torque with your driver. There are alot of cutting teeths contacting the surface all all one. Multiply by the 2" lever arm, that's alot of torque. Cutting wood and plaster is okay. But cutting steel, that's alot of force. And a related severe problem is with the precession of the cutting point, which tend to make holding this thing difficult by hand. I used mine to cut through 3/4" thick wood. It was already wobbling a bit. With steel, it'll be a bigger problem. With a 4" diameter, it'll be worse.
1223620
This cutter is very sharp and while it might be able to cut that steel, it might be ruined to cut anything else. why not use sheet metal scissors that are made for cutting heavu metals?
1077986
It could work, but this saw is designed for cutting metal or PVC. I used it to cut copper pipe. The blade is thin and it broke after about 10 uses, but I was really hard on it. It did what I wanted it to though.
1098891
I don't think so. I have trouble drilling through 1/16 steel. The drills are better for aluminum.
1863685
What it can cut depends on the bit you use. I would not think that this is the best choice for steel door frames, but then again I am a woodworker and do not even know what is available for metal working, just out of my area.
1955612
Yes, but I'd try it first on some pieces of scrap to make sure you're getting exactly 45 deg. If not move it either way from the "45" on the angle calibration until you find it. I use it for custom cuts on HO scale railroad cars.
710533
I would say probably not. It is pretty thick metal. Not sure what tool you would need to cut this. Plus the edges are folded under behind each unit. You would ruin the edging.
1158319
You need to purchase a chop saw if you want to cut metal. This saw is only suitable for wood.
939036
Yes, without any trouble. I use it to cut through rose quartz. I wouldn't want to cut up sheet metal with it, but for nails or small bits it should be fine.
1232588
I would not cut steel with this blade. This is primary used for wood/laminate. This gives a very nice finished cut with ripping.
338744
I don't see why not. Try an elc knife or press down with a borad an a razor knife on top of something that wount cut
1132972
I think this saw would work for you, just keep your fingers away from the blade. I bought mine to use to cut metal strips to use in stained glass projects. Good luck.
853602
That's pretty think ... and stainless is pretty stiff. Even if the dies could take it, they won't last long. This is not the tool for punching metal ... at least not consistent punching. Foil ... sure. 22 gauge is .030" ... that's a lot of metal.
1830655
You certainly could use this to cut out a small section of plywood, but if you are talking about slicing off big pieces then you are better off using a circular saw or something else bigger.
1684080
I basically use 24 and 26 gauge wire. The tools should be fine with larger gauge, but I would suggest getting a more heavy duty cutter for larger gauge.
2001530
Sure can. Make sure to use a high-quality ultra-fine finish blade when you rip it to width, and go slowly. You don't want to splinter the edges.
731500
Yes, make sure you get the right blade for it. If it is the thick metal plates, a standing band saw may be better though!