can I cut sheet metal with this saw???
1300972
Generally I would say you absolutely cannot. The scrollsaw blades normally used to cut pieces of wood are very thin and fragile with very small teeth that would be also immediately damaged by trying to cut sheet metal. Having said that, if the sheet metal was very thin and soft they do make blades that are essentially small, flexible, round files which might be able to wear your way through the metal. But his machine is, shall we say, overly stressed by wood thicker than 3/8 inch . Sheet metal will send it to an even earlier grave.
1300973
The blades are not for sawing steel. I would ask your local home improvement store if they can get steel cutting blades for the saw . I hope this helped.
1300974
I cut thin metal with scroll saws without a problem. Use the correct blade, go slow with the machine set for high speed and it works great. I've cut carbon fiber, plastic, aluminum, sheet steel, stainless, copper and brass with scroll saws.
1300975
ANY scroll saw will, with care and skill, slowly cut NON-ferrous metals. Thus aluminum and copper can be cut but NOT at speeds you might be used to with wood. I have cut 1/4" aluminum with some pretty cheap scroll saws. Just take it easy.
1300976
Sorry, i have no idea! But i would guess this is not the tool for sheet metal unless you got a special blade for thin metal stock.
2066110
I cut sheetrock, 2X4 and a 4X4 --- granted it is probably not the most efficient way to do it ---- I think it should work just fine. The only thing I have not cut with these tool is metal or tile -- but if I get the right blade probably will do it fine.
1646765
I suppose you could. I use a Milwaukee 10" saw designed for metal . It is designed to keep the metal shards contained. After reading other peoples concerns regarding the weight and power of the saw, I would have to agree with them. I use it as a beam cutter and I do use a clamp guide with it.
1771742
No, it's for sheet metal. You'd dull the blades very fast if it would cut at all. Get a diamond blade for a circular saw or angle grinder.
923370
should be able to cuts sheet metal very well USE very good eye protection!!!
1307295
Sure, withthe proper blade it would be fine. Keep in mind that this type of saw is really not meant for a stright line cut and depending on the thickness of the material vs. the blade, the blade can wander off course.
496117
I have not, and I would not !! This saw is designed for wood as far as I know and it's a rough cutting saw, it would be very dangerous!!
584553
Definitely aluminum, with the right blade. Steel I haven't tried and can't speak to. I'd look up 10" blades that cut steel and if they're compatible with the saw (a hook angle of 5 degrees or less, a 3/8" arbor, an adequate rpm, which I'd have to check...) it should do fine. It's more about the blade and speed than the other components of the saw. FWIW, I love this saw, several years into owning it.
1661148
Do not cut aluminum with a steel cutting blade! You'll have horrible galvanic corrosion and ruin your bandsaw. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_corrosion
654764
I have never tried that but if the sheets are Styrofoam remember that Styrofoam is beaded so you will not get a clean cut. also the thickness of the sheet will matter. I hope this helps. Thanks, Joe
1507826
I used a hand saw with a blade specific to metal (it worked very well on the plastic). Just make sure you measure precisely before you cut. You can either make a notch with a box cutter or a mark with a pen.
553315
No. This is just for wood/laminate flooring purposes. I suppose if you find a tile blade that would fit the saw it would work for tile u to a certain thickness. As it is boxed it will not cut tile.
1022376
I'm sure you could bud but be careful it's madenof cast iron or at least mine was so the metal is brittle so take you're time. And use cutting fluid Hope it helps manChristopher Smith
1824385
Yes you can. On some cuts, thats the only way I could get a nice clean cut, as the stone was so soft. You can't beat the 'bang for your buck' you get with this saw. Used on two tiling jobs using granite and ceramic tile, and was very pleased with its performance.
1641538
If the blade works on it yes. However it's only going to cut so far into it. I'd be looking at a different type of saw if I was trying to do that.
1232590
No! This blade is not designed to cut through any type of metal. There are specific blades designed for metal cutting, although I'm not sure if Freud offers any.
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?