Would these be safe for shavings generated from sanding aluminum or cutting iron?
500604
I can tell you we work in an atmosphere saturated with fine dust (dirt) and they work perfectly. - Jim
500605
Probably, it works because it can prevent the chemical vapor which contains the benzene rings ( that is my experience when using it).I work in the chemistry field, so my experience is it can prevent the bulky compound,Sanding Al or cutting Fe may give dust I think it can prevent it . You can try.
1198899
They're pretty dull, as they depend more on the sawing action of the serrated "blade" to cut, so I would think they would be safe.
1205129
I would certainly NOT recommend their use in a Dremel. They have a 1/4" shaft so they can't fit in my dremel tool. I won't even use them in a hand held drill.
1186341
I had one of these a long time ago. As far as I can tell they are only intended for wood working not metal working. They are fine for a beginning wood turner doing pens, small bowls and the like. I have not done any work on metals, but I don't think I would start working metals on this lathe. However, I have heard of some people doing limited work on brass on similar lathes, but never stainless steel. But, as I said, I haven't done metal work so I might be mistaken.
1771736
No these are just for sheet metal. I think they make shears for that. Not sure if dewalt makes them or not. Hope that helps.
738613
I used them for thin metal already, without any cutting fluid. I am no expert on cutting fluid, but I would think they would work with it. These are awesome bits, makes me wonder how I ever worked without these!
1780841
ABSOLUTELY! Wet sanding is very effective and they can be cleaned with a little soap and water. Take extra care when drying them because the foam pad will absorb water.
1927537
Yes. Unless it's aluminum foil, I'd recommend a Dremel tool. If you're trying to score a piece of aluminum, this would work (briefly) but you'd be better off with a utility knife/box cutter.
26842
RM is correct. However these are clearly designed for wood or corrugated wood products. I suspect if you use these for metallic drilling they will quickly dull. Best bet is to buy bits designed for metal only.
509713
I have used this blade to cut aluminum decking. I understand that it is not to be used for ferrous metal or wood.
1681403
also, you might end up with steel/aluminum shavings in your cylinder head, if you TAP cut the threads shavings ave to go somewhere and most likely into your head, causing much more problems
488166
I don't know but stainless steel is a lot harder than the metal used to form furnace ducts. I would worry it might damage the blades.
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
243846
I an very sorry but i do not know. i found using these were too tough on my hands after doing one side. Hey may be good for trims or if you do your grooming stages. i was not pleased with them.
491779
They ABSOLUTELY cannot handle an iron, even on low heat. They MELT. And when they melt, they leave a waxy residue on your iron plate that is virtually impossible to remove. AAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!
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I haven't used them on metal...i use then to mod plastic parts which they work great for. I would assume they would work on softer metals or to do precise work on metals like gun smithing. Again i would only use them to take off very tiny amounts of metal. I didn't see a country stamp on them but a would bet china or some asiain country.
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Razor Blade and a steady hand should be no problem. We cut them all the time.