Will this cut through thick - round cardboard tubes- under 1/4" but really tough !! Will need to cut both directions.
1304246
I highly doubt it. After using this for some time, we find the unit to be underpowered.
1304247
no it wouldn't. You couldn't get the blade against the tube in a manner that you would need to in order to accomplish that task. Think jigsaw! as I have cut cardboard tubes ( fabric bolt tubes ) with a jigsaw or a fine toothed hand or hack saw.
1816816
It most definitely won't cut a 2mm. soft wood. It's a good & precise tool, but only for light duty use. - It will handle business card thickness cardstock, but nothing more. - I have since obtained a Zutter Round-it-All Heavy Duty Corner Rounder to cut the 1/32" card I use. The cut isn't as clean as I would like, but it beats doing it by hand with scissors. Martha Stewart makes an inexpensive heavy-duty corner rounder that I would like to try, but they don't say what the radius of the cut is. (I require a 1/8" radius, equivalent to a 1/4" diameter.) If you search corner rounder on eBay, you will see many varieties from light duty to heavy duty table mounted ones. It most definitely won't cut a 2mm. soft wood. It's a good & precise tool, but only for light duty use. - It will handle business card thickness cardstock, but nothing more. - I have since obtained a Zutter Round-it-All Heavy Duty Corner Rounder to cut the 1/32" card I use. The cut isn't as clean as I would like, but it beats doing it by hand with scissors. Martha Stewart makes an inexpensive heavy-duty corner rounder that I would like to try, but they don't say what the radius of the cut is. (I require a 1/8" radius, equivalent to a 1/4" diameter.) If you search corner... » Read More It most definitely won't cut a 2mm. soft wood. It's a good & precise tool, but only for light duty use. - It will handle business card thickness cardstock, but nothing more. - I have since obtained a Zutter Round-it-All Heavy Duty Corner Rounder to cut the 1/32" card I use. The cut isn't as clean as I would like, but it beats doing it by hand with scissors. Martha Stewart makes an inexpensive heavy-duty corner rounder that I would like to try, but they don't say what the radius of the cut is. (I require a 1/8" radius, equivalent to a 1/4" diameter.) If you search corner rounder on eBay, you will see many varieties from light duty to heavy duty table mounted ones. « Show Less
1360860
I'm not sure, based on my experience cutting thin wall steel tubing, cutting 1/2" SS will be very slow.
1784269
Sure you can cut it. I used a little hand saw with a fine tooth blade and it worked fine (takes a little while to cut through the top edge where the round part is).
561489
The back is cardboard - probably 1/8" thick. All you would need is a utility knife to cut a small hole. If you don't have a utility knife, a screwdriver to punch a hole would do the job. The best would be some sort of knife, even a kitchen knife would work. As always, be careful and good luck!
1626840
if the tube walls are straight i see no reason they can,t be cut.if ends are tapered don,t cut
2191388
I used a similar cutter on cardboard and foam core for art class. Draw guides lines AND use a ruler to guide the blade, make sure you have something flat and solid under your work surface [I used another sheet of cardboard] press firmly and roll rather slowly. It was the BEST way to cut all the design panels I needed [especially compared to scissors and evil evil box cutters!] However, it will dull the blade quickly.
1816815
It most definitely won't cut a 2mm. soft wood. It's a good & precise tool, but only for light duty use. - It will handle business card thickness cardstock, but nothing more. - I have since obtained a Zutter Round-it-All Heavy Duty Corner Rounder to cut the 1/32" card I use. The cut isn't as clean as I would like, but it beats doing it by hand with scissors. Martha Stewart makes an inexpensive heavy-duty corner rounder that I would like to try, but they don't say what the radius of the cut is. (I require a 1/8" radius, equivalent to a 1/4" diameter.) If you search corner rounder on eBay, you will see many varieties from light duty to heavy duty table mounted ones.
40123
Yes, I have cut through multiple aluminum sheets that are pretty thick. But you may want to get better bits than what comes with the kit.
2111154
Not only will it cut a 2x4 in half, but it can cut an end off of one, or cut one into smaller than 1/2 pieces. :-) There are, however, other types of saws better for that kind of cutting. A circular saw is much faster, more likely to cut straight, more efficient, and (in my experience) probably more reliable.
1888784
This worked well for cutting through a 1/4" thick plate glass. Not sure how it will do on a round surface! It doesn't have a sharp point, so it may be more stable & actually do OK!
221183
For regular 200lb cardboard box, you will have to put some effort in cutting straight lines. Altho it can cut cardboard fine, box cutters are still more efficient and alot better for thick, fluted cardboard boxes. I wouldn't recommend this for making patterns in 3/8" fluted cardboards.
1627682
This is probably thicker than you'd like for shelf liner but it can be certainly used in that fashion. It is definitely easy to cut and I think it will maintain a smooth edge once it flattens.
2112005
I would not try thicker than 1/4 inch. Thicker? ...Make more passes, slower cut. This is not a router. I use it for an engraving machine with a v bit and it works great for the price.
1409298
Yes, you can cut the tube but, please take the two ends you plan to cut to a metal fabricator with the exact measurement marked on the end you want cut. They will have a band saws that can cut them square. If they are not cut square the ends will not fit correctly.
1504568
I think 4" tubing should be OK. I haven't cut anything except 2 3/8" drill stem but it looks like your tubing should work. I measured it right now and it does appear that it will be fine up to about 5 or 6 inch but, like I said, I have not tried cutting that size yet but I'm pretty sure it will work.
1705069
Yes, if you use the cutter without the plastic guides. There are two guides that come with the unit. The closer one cuts to about 1/4 inch. The other cuts longer, but I haven't used it, so can't say how long that would be.