Would this machine handle small amounts of hardened steel? Like maybe removing 1/8th cuts (total)
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It would not be very safe, it works very well with soft metals such as aluminum, bronze and low alloy steels. However with a good cutter think it would work very well with hardened steel, I suit my mill a device for grinding and works very well with hardened metals such as tapered shafts.
1812309
It's a small but solid machine. l've cut regular steel with 3/8 mills. Hardened would be slow with light cuts maybe 1/16.
255461
Hi Lynne, I would imagine that you can, but I do not know. I do know is that it is not a unit that is under high stress and do not fear of parts breaking..under normal household use. My first usage was a bushel of apples and it went through them like a breeze!!! It is not like the cutters are hitting hard objects (just apple) and causing parts to dull.
2060518
I would not recommend slicing anything that is dense and hard as a cooked brisket, but it may very well work on something less hard. I have used it on meats up to 1/4 inch and it works fine. I really wish I had bought a more powerful motor because after using this one only 8 to 10 times, it is showing sighs or wearing out.
123193
Cold steel uses 1055 carbon steel, not high enough carbon to make razor sharp but it works well for chopping tools like this
291269
No.Stone will do a better job.This steel is just ok.It is way to short also.
1589365
Yes, if you're careful and patient. I used this saw to put together a model train table for my kids and did quite a few flush cuts in the process. I have sliced things as thin as 1/8" using this saw.
18821
Sir! I used this little machine in solid pine and 1/4" plywood where the cut quality did not matter. Seems to be cutting ok., but you might need to change the blade to get better cut, such as more tooth on the blade.
807403
No. It doesn't have the power to go through steel. It is for small thin materials only.
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.
1232588
I would not cut steel with this blade. This is primary used for wood/laminate. This gives a very nice finished cut with ripping.
2093379
Probably not The hard chips from the stone would break the blades of the impeller. It is really only meant for wood dust.
1382277
Probably not that aggressive a cleaner. I'm at a loss to what would do it, unless you try course steel wool at first. Then finer. It really is not a very aggressive tool. Of course you will have to reseason it no matter what you use, which is not that difficult.
1182746
I have not used it that much, but I do run it across a steel before each use. I do this with ALL my knives. I have no problems so far.
807405
This drill is awesome for small work, but is not what you are looking for for 1/2" steel.
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.
1566502
Probably not. Thickest we cut was 12 gauge aluminum. 1/8" thick is 8 gauge. May cut a few feet but would probably jam and burn up if you had a lot to do.
688068
I would think you would need a special cutting device to cut stainless steel