Is it able to cut thin steel? Such as metal door frames.
1863684
If you can find the right bit it might. I use a 4" hand grinder for cutting or a drill with a grinding bit fot lock holes.
1863685
What it can cut depends on the bit you use. I would not think that this is the best choice for steel door frames, but then again I am a woodworker and do not even know what is available for metal working, just out of my area.
1863686
You bet, but how well depends on the bit. Even though they are more brittle (& pricy) than high-speed steel bits, I've experienced the best results using carbide on steel & aluminum; carbide's smoother/less porous surface tends to be more resistant to loading-up with chips.
636818
An experienced welder can do it but on thin steel your better off using GMAW or FCAW
1675237
I think that would depend on the thickness of the material, how much you have to cut, and desired finish of cut. However this saw will indeed slice through sheet metal very cleanly! I personally love mine and would recommend it to you!
1503409
I guess it would depend on the thickness of the metal that you are cutting and the quality of the blade. So far I have no complaints about the saw. I have used it on metal (1/4 thick) but mostly wood items. I suggest that you get a spare battery with it.
807403
No. It doesn't have the power to go through steel. It is for small thin materials only.
655
This saw will not cut metal. The steel its teeth are made from is not hard enough for cutting metal.
1078584
It depends on the gauge (thickness) of the metal you are wanting to cut, but the blade included is meant for cutting through wood, metal, and plastic.
1298859
Yes, it will work well on light gauge steel. Just be sure to clamp the workpiece well, or you'll have a rotating blade that will potentially remove parts of you that you might otherwise want to keep intact. The feed rate has to be slower, to cut steel, than it might for other materials. Cutting oil also helps, and you need to keep the cutting edge and point sharp.
1606877
It cuts wood, but just a little slower, because the blade is made for metal. However, I have done it without a problem on occasion...
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.
1306555
It's a pretty hefty saw, so I don't plan on using it for cutting anything but concrete, block or brick. I know the blade that came with it can cut metal since I cut through an 8" concrete wall with 1/2" re-bar inside. No doubt a person could find a wood blade to fit it but doing that a lot could take out an operator's back since it is a heavy saw--there are a lot of lighter saws for buzzing wood.
1738331
I would assume that using the "metal" cutting blade it would cut steel! Wear eye protection!
1307292
Never tried cutting metal but it does have variable speed so with a metal cutting blade it SHOULD work. I have mine on 8/4 cherry and 6/4 maple and it cuts great.
240560
Not as far as i know, If your cutting steel i dont think its strong enough, on wood it might hold up ok.
1534608
No! this is only for metal/steel. In the metal and wood shops the terminology is "Chop saws" are for metal. "Miter saws" are for wood. Chop saws use an abrasive blade to cut the steel material. Miter saws use a metal blade like a circular saw to cut the wood! A chop saw will just burn the wood as it tries to cut through. The miter saw will not cut metal or steel for the same reason. They have their own distinct purposes!!!!!
1349359
I would definitely not use it on steel. It may cut light aluminium sheet, but I would check with the manufacturer first.
1950346
It would depend on how hard the metal is. I was able ti cut through a steel refrigerator door hinge, but it didn't do well. Softer metals like aluminum have been no problem though.