Can this saw cut Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 galvanized metal pipe? I have about 80 cuts to make of these heavy duty pipes.
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I've cut 2" sch 40 a handful of times. I believe it would do what you want no problem. As long as you don't try to cut too fast, just let the saw do the work, the blade should hold up. Cutting slow with this saw is still 3x faster than an abrasive.
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The carbide tipped blade on this saw seems to be just as good a quality blade as from Oshlun or Freud. I use the saw for aluminum Schedule 40 pipe and changed the stock blade. Don't think you'll have any trouble with the supplied one on galvanized pipe, but be sure to clamp securely and don't force the blade.
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The product literature that came with the saw indicates that it can cut round tube up to 4 1/2" diameter at 90 degrees or 3 1/2" at 45 degrees.
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I have cut through 4" square tubing 3/8 thick with no problem. Make sure the clamp is on good and tight - any slipping and it does a number on the blade. I have bought a new blade after hundreds of cuts but have yet to put it on. Great saw
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I think so no problem, I'm using some oil on mine trying to save the blade but other people disagree.
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Absolutely this was one of the best investments we made. Cuts clean fast and with no heat in the pipe when you are done. Instead of cutting slow with an abrasive blade you can cut fast with this saw. Love it!
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That's an interesting question. I had never heard of "kanthal" wire previous to your question (I looked it up) so I can only tell you that it will cut 20,24 & 26 gauge COPPER wire just fine - if that information is of any use to you. Good Luck
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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
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Most of my cuts are on aluminum sheet or 1/8" aluminum extrusion - some galv sheet 16 to 20 gauge. I haven't stumbled onto the right blade yet for anything I cut. The first few cuts on alum or galv sheet steel are great (3 or 4 8' cuts). After that the blade burrs the edge a bit, enough that it must be cleaned up. I have cut stainless 16 gauge and ruined a blade almost immediately. These were all blades designed for what I was cutting. Hoping to find something better that leaves a clean cut and lasts a while.
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there are metal cutting blade readly available. 1/8th inch steel is not a problem, and have cut thicker. Thickest I can remember was cutting down a well casing
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This saw will not cut metal. The steel its teeth are made from is not hard enough for cutting metal.
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I didn't try to cut metal but I doubt it will since RPM on this saw not that high, depends what gage is metal as well but it's a great saw to cut thick wood it's easily cut 6-6 post
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I am not that familiar with 16 g metal but if the thickness is less than 1/4 inch it will do the job other wise the saw may burn, you also should set a lower rpm.
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We use ours a bunch for metal prep and it pretty much sits at the higher speeds. If you do a lot of pipe it is an awesome tool. Two passes down a piece of 2" schedule 40 and you are done.
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Yes, I sawed through a metal pipe. Required a lot of manual labor but it does cut through.
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never had this idea, it is big and heavy, you could do it if you build supporting shelf for saw underneese of cutting line ,but I made this job done using regular framing saw with 7" metal blade for straight line cut and finished studs with sawzall , if you talking about Drywall Steel Studs
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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.
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I work on aircraft and it's able to cut 24 gauge aluminum with no problem. Copper i think is softer... So it should work.
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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.
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Nigel, Seeing that you are cutting flooring material, I can assume that just about 100% of your cuts are (cross cutting). Typically, for cross cutting the more teeth the blade has the smoother and less edge tearing there is. That being said, blades for (ripping) length wise, with less than 40 teeth will usually rip faster than a blade with more teeth. However, There is always the personal preferences that we all have--One thing is certain, a good sharp blade and not (rushing) the cut for either cross cutting or ripping will give you the best cut you are going to get. Of course the cut can be influenced by the running (condition) of your saw's spindle--smoothness & tightness. Now, back to your question---The 50T, 60T or even an 80T for cross cutting is what the industry would probably reccommend. AND again, if you already have a 40T that is nice and sharp do a few test cuts to see if it meets your demands--it is less expensive and (for instance) an 80T typically would not be a first choice for ripping. I hope this helps
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I used a PVC tubing cutter as I had to make many cuts for my installation. It's much faster than using a saw.
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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.