I need to be able to cut through 1/8th to 3/16ths flat steel. Will this do that no problem?
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Jonathan, I ordered two of these saws and sent both of them back. The first one leaked horribly where it was not suppose to, and the second one, the blade kept coming off. I got irritated with them and exchanged them both for a Zephyr ring saw. I hate that I could not answer your question, but I DID NOT like this saw at all.
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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.
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I use it to cut 2-7/8" galvanized steel schedule 80 round pipe. There is a less expensive model at Home Depot that will do pvc pipe just fine.
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Yes,It's max cut is 6 1/4 inches. However, If you have to cut steel tho, find a blade for a 7 1/4 saw or even better sawzall blade. Infinitely cheaper ,easier and will not put makita at risk. Even if you need to cut at bevel, I would find another way. Not sure if metal blade exists and if it does it's gonna be a fortune.
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Patti... I have never cut steel any thicker than 1/2 inch. Cutting tip works well for this. ~~don ~~
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depends on the sawblade you use. with the right blade it does cut steel, probably not thicker than 1/8 of an inch. be careful!
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It pretty much will cut thru anything with ease. It is necessary to keep it honed with a steel and i have it professionaly sharpened every month.I actually have a boning and butcher knife i use for specific tasks.
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I would definitely not use it on steel. It may cut light aluminium sheet, but I would check with the manufacturer first.
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I would believe that it all depends on the material, and the width of what you are cutting and the length of blade you are using. As the two gentlemen said, using as much of the blade in the cut as you can, and long stroke for wood and short for metal.
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No, It won't cut anything thicker than 1/16". I have cut plastic and fabric with mine.
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The Weiss RS Models cut through harder metals.http://www.wisstool.com/product/dsp_product_detail.cfm?hier=602&pf;=210&upc;=037103580191
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I haven't tried, personally, but I'm sure it would depend on how tough your metal is. What are you wanting to cut?
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I'm sure it could. I've cut through 2 x 4 stock (which is 1 1/2" thick) many years ago with a very muchlower powered and lighter weight jig saw. Just go slowly, use a sharp blade, and let the saw do the workwithout forcing the cut.
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I use it to cut holes in 3/4 mdf. I wouldnt try cutting much thicker. the plate pins are weak
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You should not have any trouble cutting 5/8 rebar. I have found better blades out then the one came with it. dewalt has good blades Allso keep saw close to power sourse.
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It should be fine. I've cut metal fencing with much larger gaps. The trick is getting the arc started. Once it's going, it mostly stays going if you keep moving. Expanded metal will cut like butter.
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I have had no problem trimming steel screws and bolts or cutting 1/4" or 1/2" steel and brass rods, but it does go through alot of cutting wheels when used this way. MY MOTOR HAS PROVEN TO BE WELL UP TO THE TASK.