Can this cut .5mm thick, .750 ID round brass tubing, thousands of times over years of use? I would be using high quality cut-off wheels. Not sure this device can handle such a life.
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if any mini cut out there can do what you ask. this is it. I would say this is more an industrial unit. than a hobby unit. it is a fully adjustable cutting head and table. and solidly built. I threw away the blade that came with it. for a cut-off wheel. I also modified the blade shield. and extended the safety release handle. for my requirements. I have cut #8 hardened bolts 7/16th thick. the cut-off wheel was slower than the motor to cut through. this should service you well. hope this helps.
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According to the manufacturer the KGS80 has a maximum cutting capacity of 1" (25mm) at 90 degrees and 3/4" (20mm) at 45 degrees. The Proxxon brand 28729 cut-off wheels have a diameter of 3-1/8" (80mm). If your using a different diameter cut-off wheel the cutting capacity might change. This is tool is designed for hobby use, but I think it could handle it, however cannot guarantee. The unit is very well made and accurate.
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Ask the manufacturer about the depth of cut. The unit I bought was .500" max on a 90 degree cut. I used the machine for production cuts of Delrin tubing - very accurate and repeatable. VERY good machine. They have a machine that will take your cut. For the buck, believe you should try it.
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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
1807051
I haven't tried, personally, but I'm sure it would depend on how tough your metal is. What are you wanting to cut?
682044
The manual says no, but I was able to use a thin Harbor Freight cut off wheel by flipping over the nut that holds the wheel in place. I've run through about 4 or 5 cut off wheels this way, and it works fine. Your mileage may vary.
2074058
It is a finished piece so I wouldn't cut it. You *could* cut from the bottom. I purposes this differently than as sold, so I can't answer the hardware question.
2219330
Yes. I have 1/4 tubing and it is very difficult to remove. 5/16 should work better.
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i would say yes as long as its secured well. this stuff kinks easily. also i had stated in an earlier post that it was easy it cut. the first time i cut it it went very well. the second time not so well. the tubing cutter i used had a hard time and crushed the pipe when cutting it. if you are going to cut it, insert a wooden dowel or a piece of pipe in the spot you will be cutting
1270084
Yes. I don't think this will be the right tool. It only cuts in circles and is hard to cut where it breaks evenly.
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.
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I'm not sure the thickness of 22 gauge copper but its probably about 0.03 in, I used it for 0.04 in thick aluminum, it did cut it but it wasn't clean lots of burs and rough edges. The soft material also gummed up the cutting bit and had to stop and clean it often. If bet it will cut it, but is no a precision tool and there would be a pilot hole in the center of the disc.
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I am sure with practice. never tried it. here is the product description on the web site. Makita JN1601 5 Amp 16 Gauge Nibbler scroll to the bottom and will indicate the radius of cutting and gages of metal.
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The handles could be cut off even with the basket without damaging the basket if you have a hacksaw or something that you could cut them with. The handles are too thick to cut with wire cutters. Bolt cutters might work, though. I've used a hacksaw on thicker metal than this.
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Yes but the cut or amount you file is going to be small. Don't forget there is a small screw at the center of the wheel which will interfere with the cut/filing. There is only about 3/8" of radius to use for the cut because the screw will interfere with the operation. I'd suggest looking for a bigger wheel with diamond grit.
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If you plan on buying the cut-off guard get the 5" so it doesn't void the warranty since it is made for it (Makita will not advise you to use the cut off guard/wheels with the 4.5"). Otherwise get whatever your local supplier stocks the most/cheapest discs/wheels etc... for. The 4.5" and 5" are identical though (all the same internal part #'s).
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Total width is 13 inches. Max cut is 18 15/16ths you can cut any circle you want down to 2 1/4 inches although I wouldn't use it for anything under 6". Just keep in mind that anything larger then a 1/4 bit will throw off the scale. Multiple passes I stead of one cut is always a good idea with thicker materials. On the Dewalt side I would assume yes but worst case I sure it could be adapted or modified to work. Great jig!
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Sorry Mike. I have a larger cutter that will cut the dementions you ask for. And it will cut it fine. you wont go wrong. After buying the first cutter and saving time and money I would have been wrong not to up grade to the cutters I have.
1037506
NOT SO MUCH. The blades cut by having little bits of metal on the sides of the wheel. This produces a rough cut. It was a big disappointment to me because I wanted it to make fine cuts. It can be used with straight edge against the built-in foot around the blade, so you can make very straight cuts, but not very smooth.