I want to cut tin sheet and 1/8 aluminum composit with this saw. Has anyone cut metal with this? And if so, with what blade? Thanks!
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The user manual warns against using blades other than 10" diameter. DeWalt doesn't sell 10" metal cutting blades. Also, any blade used with this saw must be designed for at least 5,000 rpm, which is quite a bit higher than the maximum speed of metal cutting blades sold by DeWalt. Center hole of blade must be 5/8" to fit on arbor of this saw.http://www.dewalt.com/tool-part-categories/Metal-Cutting-Saw-Blades.aspx
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I have two of these saws and have only cut wood. If you can find a blade that will cut metal you could try cutting metal with it and see if the results are satisfactory. I am inclined to believe it will not work well but it is worth a try
496116
You can use this saw to cut non-ferrous metal IF you install the appropriate blade.DeWalt makes a 10" blade with metal cutting capability, the DW3219PT.
496117
I have not, and I would not !! This saw is designed for wood as far as I know and it's a rough cutting saw, it would be very dangerous!!
2098881
.My saw had no no play in the blade from Makita. How does it cut? Mine cuts 3/4 red oak smooth with little or no chipping. The original blade is great! My previous yellow saw had wobble in hardwood. OK for framing with SPF, but not for working with hardwood. I was told this model had bearing issues.Reading reviews on Amazon led me to buying the Makita. I have tried no other blade.
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Only used mine for cutting trim and hardwood flooring. Good cuts but no idea on how it would work with hardened aluminum
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The metal cutting blade if you must use this machine. This tool is made for small precision work. It is not appropriate when a more robust tool will work. I would suggest a different tool, such as a side grinder with a metal cutting wheel, sometimes called metabo. I may not have spelled that right.
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I would not recommend it as cold saw is designed to have a lower blade speed. Cutting aluminum would probably be ok.
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Alum is non-ferrous and can be cut with carbide tipped blades. You could try and use your router and a straight cut bit to mill it down, wearing good protection. If that is not an option, I would look for a local shop with a mill, engine rebuild, fabrication, or any company that makes things out of metal will normally have a mill. If it was me, I would try the first option, it isn't much material and have cut brass, copper, and alum before with table saw, bandsaw with good results.
731947
I have cut 1/8" aluminum with a carbide blade but had to feed very slowly and the metal still got very hot. Even on my table saws cutting aluminum creates a good deal of heat with the larger size sheet creating more heat than smaller sheets. It is a good saw but it hasn't got a whole lot of power. It uses a bridge rectifier to convert the AC to DC to run the motor and the only problem I have encountered was that the power switch has failed...bought a replacement one at a local Radio Shack for about $3.00.i
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I typically cut mild steel. However, I have cut welds with no apparent ill effect ... certainly no "thrown" teeth or anything similar. I might add that I've been using the original blade for almost two years now, despite having bought a "back-up" blade with the initial purchase. It's proving the Timex-watch of metal saws, if you're old enough to remember those commercials.
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I agree with Big Tex. Aluminum, copper and maybe brass you probably could use the same wood cutting blade with a slow feed, with steel you would want a finer tooth (I think the rule is min 3 teeth in the cut at all times.) I've cut aluminum without any problem, haven't tried steel.
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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.
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If you can find a cutter where you never need to replace a blade, please let me know! I've never seen such a thing; however, in my experience, titanium blades last much longer than steel blades. I do love my cutter, but don't buy it for the light feature. I am disappointed in Fiskars for that. Buy it for the size and cutting. Awesome.
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I have used many jig saws at work over 35 years cutting wood and metal. This is the best jig saw I've ever used. My son has one and he loves it. He cuts mostly wood and I cut mostly metal. I would recommend this saw.
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The saw itself had no problem cutting 1" ID steel tubing with a wall thickness of 1/8". The cut was neat enough for what we wanted to do with it (re-sizing an air gun piston). When it comes to cutting flat metal, the saw has no problem for any reasonable thickness (less than 3/16) that I have attempted. That said, 1/16 or thinner tends to warp if you are just trying to rip a piece without bracing the sides of the cut. Now, I keep saying the "saw has no problem", because the commonly available Bosch blades don't last too long. HOWEVER, I wasn't going heavy enough with the oil (I assume), and I think the blades were overheating (warping and blackening).... So to sum up, the saw is not the problem, with the proper technique and blade the saw cuts metal of a thickness less than 3/16 quickly, and acceptably cleanly. May not apply to stainless steel though, no experience with stainless. -Edit- Remember to keep this saw spotless if you are cutting metal; it will crud up like crazy if you throw it aside with metal filings all over it. This is a quality tool.
731948
I have cut 1/8" aluminum with a carbide blade but had to feed very slowly and the metal still got very hot. Even on my table saws cutting aluminum creates a good deal of heat with the larger size sheet creating more heat than smaller sheets. It is a good saw but it hasn't got a whole lot of power. It uses a bridge rectifier to convert the AC to DC to run the motor and the only problem I have encountered was that the power switch has failed...bought a replacement one at a local Radio Shack for about $3.00. i
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actually I have used both, I went back to Makita because they seem to stay sharp much longer so I use less blades. The Irwin tools aluminum cutting blade is durable for that type (aluminum) metal.
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I had to cut the metal and I used my neighbor 's oscillating saw but I think a hack saw would work too if you have a vice to hold the metal piece.
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I cut 1/8 inch thick aluminum with mine......slow cut and applied oil but did the job