would this be good for cutting out 3 x 4 foot holes in metal barn siding to install windows ?
2043985
As long as the siding was relatively flat and there was not framing behind that you also needed to cut through. Depth of cut is less than a standard 2X4. Also you might need to purchase a metal blade so that your cut out would be less jagged. Mine came with two blades. A diamond blade for tile work and a multi-purpose blade.
2043986
It definitely has the torque 2blow thru metal you just need 2get a better blade an hold on 2it tight cause it'll get away from you thing packs a punch when u turn it on overall good price great tool an rugged ive dropped it a few times an the thing held up
2043987
The unit comes with two blades, one for wood & one for metal. The metal blade should do the job.
2043988
I've cut pretty thick metal pipes with the accompanying metal cutting blade. It's powerful enough to to do the job.
529330
It would seem to me that this will work fine. I used this successfully on an exterior stucco wall to mount a mail box. They key is to use a 1/2 inch drill...the round type. This way the drill bit edge will not get caught in the expanded metal lathing.
2211358
I use it on my vinyl siding with no problems, so I think it would be all right on PVC fencing.
1509091
It would sure do the job, but I would think a jig saw would do the job for less. The Sawzall is a real heavy duty tool, especially good for deconstruction, where you are cutting through studs, drywall, and the occasional nail or electrical wiring, hopefully when the juice is turned off.
2282825
I use the saw to cut zinc for stained glass. It is noisy, but probably may be a little quieter cutting wood than zinc.
1559742
I think it would. We used it for an awning over our screen room. Easy to work with and it came out great. It does take a bit of elbow grease, but with a bit of scrubbing (we used a soft brush) it came back to life 100 percent.
1234920
Yes it will work well for that. Hardie siding can be installed with this as manufacturers installation only requires 1" penetration into the stud. If nailing into sheathing then longer nails won't matter. This nails up to 1 3/4".Please refer to pages 11 and 12 of their best practice guide where this model is specifically mentioned as recommended for Hardieplank. See the link below, page 11 and 12.http://www.jameshardie.com/pdf/best-practices/hz/hz5-best-practice-guide-us-intro-tools.pdfThanks,ADP
714772
I purchaced this attachement to rip some reclaimed maple to make a table for my wife. It worked great. I think it will work for what you want to do as long as you can follow a straight edge. I did rip some pressure treated landscaping timbers and it did work well. Let the saw do the work do push to hard and i think you will be fine. Good luck Dave
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!
78675
This little saw is great for small jobs and im sure vinyl would cut through easily. With the right blade installed you could cut through anything.
948014
If you are handy, yes. We used ours on a pole building siding....which was a pain, but it worked.
2212029
I actually just used this drill today with a 1/4 inch drill bit so I know for sure it fits. I haven't gone thru much metal with this drill but it's actually pretty good so if you have the correct drill bit and a fully charged battery I'm quite sure this would do most jobs, including a metal window frame. Good luck!
897214
I primarily use this saw for glass. I have used it on copper bar that was .37" thick. The saw really didn't like doing it. It is under powered for use with metal or thick materials and for production work it would be nearly useless. It is a craft saw (which means toy). It works great on glass, tile, and thin wood. But it sounds like you are going to need a machine that has more power. I have thought that a ring saw might have been a better idea. Good Hunting.
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.
2039081
I used it to cut through 3/4" galvanized steel pipes, but for frozen bone I would suggest a coarser toothed blade similar to a coping saw but thicker.
874328
It should be fine. Take your time cutting though, let the blade do the work. I used it to cut 2x3 glass tiles, it did wonderful. Bear in mind, the smaller the tile the harder to hold in place while cutting.
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.