i need to cut air craft grade hardened aluminum tent frame pipe for my canvas tent which has now shrunk. can the stanley blade handle these cuts?
1032586
I think that it can do it, the blade is aggressive, however I do not know how long it will stand up to the aluminum. It is very accurate for the money, good luck.
1032587
While I have not tried to cut metal with this saw, I think I'm safe saying the blades are for wood. Just as there are different blades for power saws cutting metal, I'm sure the regular blade would need to be replaced in the Stanley. I would not buy this saw to cut metal.
1032588
I doubt that the blade is optimal for that. You probably want smaller teeth with less "set" and I think they are set in a zigzag or S curve pattern as on a hacksaw. Maybe look at the 2 in. Bench Top Cut-Off Saw from Harbor Freight, Item #42307. It will cut 3/4" diameter tubing.
1032589
Only used mine for cutting trim and hardwood flooring. Good cuts but no idea on how it would work with hardened aluminum
1712439
I think you can use a diamond bit masonary blade that should be able do the job. Take it slow when you are cutting.
326212
I work for a plumbing company and we came across a pipe (underground in a tight spot) where we had to cut an 8" diameter steel pipe, which was 1/2" thick!!!!, and we used a diamond blade......it WILL cut it. Of course the best thing would be a blade designed specifically for metal, but this blade WILL cut it I assure you.
239804
I cut hardend fiberglass with it all the time, but if your trying to cut whole sheets of sheetrock id use a cur ular saw
1672160
Hello Dennis, I use this type of saw in my job to cut EMT conduit and aluminum manually and works great, so my guess is that if you build an stand to hold and position the metal samples to cut , the task will be even easier. Good luck with your project!
1518278
I do not recommend this for any metal cutting at all. If you have PVC conduit it might cut it but I think a hack saw, jig saw or sawzall would be a better tool for cutting conduit. This Makita blade does a fine job with wood products up to about 3/8 inch thick.
1917518
I'm not sure. I will check later today or in am. If you send another question I will answer you then. Btw: the model we have we love. We planed a whole sling of 1 x 4 cedar fencing to turn into siding for a mud room with absolutely no issues. Other than finding a large enough flexible container for the shavings. It is definitely not professional unit but my husband has built shops garages and additions and has lots of tools and loves this. He had no issues changing the blade as other people wrote about in reviews. It may relate I skill level, I don't know why that was a problem.
865939
I'm no expert, but if I was using a hand tool I'd use the Stanley Surform 21-296 plane with the Microplane 30004 Replacement Blade. I think that would get the job done quicker that the rasp.
759823
Yes, it won't just blow through it, but it will cut it. If you're cutting a lot of it, a band saw would work better.
1710650
I never looked for that kind of blade for it. The company is very helpful. The string is very thick and we have had no problems cutting through what we needed. You do not want to get close to any siding or metal it will cut holes into this stuff
1203489
Yes, I use this blade on my Craftman tablesaw. But there may be some limitations using the maximum cut widths depending on the length of your mandrel and the power of your saw.
1141337
I have not tried a wire that size yet. Common since tells me that if the wire will fit between the rollers and into the pilot hole, it will cut it. I have paid for mine about 800 times already and it is not a year old yet. Silll using the same blade. Great tool!!! Keith
2063975
The knife may work for this application, but with limited ability since the pommel is not real thick in nature. Tent stakes and light duty hammering may work. However, for cutting, carving, shaving branches, and other woodsman's work this knife excels!
1140650
I work on aircraft and it's able to cut 24 gauge aluminum with no problem. Copper i think is softer... So it should work.
1924709
It is probably aluminum - so I would think it would be difficult to cut. It is in 4 pieces, plus the supports - so 8 cuts.
2163878
I am not sure about that question however I have cut plastic pipe for irrigation purpose and small steel pipe maybe 1or 2inches in diameter with the blade made for cutting steel which comes with the saw. I hope that helps.
952165
Hi, I've used the 1.5 inch diameter blade with small teeth to cut a thin (of about 1.5 mm thick) aluminum and copper plates and tubes . It works pretty well for me. It is possible that it will work for brass too. I've used Dremel type rotary tool with power of 170W (like Dremel 4000). This power is too low for aggressive cutting. Push level on the blade should be small to not stop rotation. I've used 15-20 r.p.m speed.