Can you use this drill for metalworking, or is it intended for woodworking only?
1256817
It can be used for both. I put a oversized auxiliary table on it for woodworking. Works well.
1256818
Certainly can. This is a very versatile tool. If drilling 1/4" or thicker recommend using cutting oil for best results and saving your bits.
1256819
I've been using it to drill through shovel heads and its worked great. Does not have a liquid/coolant attachment. If its just an occasional job it will probably just fine. If you going to do a lot of metal cutting better off getting a drill press thats has the coolant attachment.
2023235
I would probably still use my hammer drill from harbor freight....that's what it's made for....and for 24 bucks why beat up your black and decker
2235833
You can, but it does not spin fast enough to do a good job. Soft wood maybe, but nothing else. I would nor recommend using is as a drill except when you are in a real bind.
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.
2112755
I only use it for wood. I dont believe it would be a good idea to do metal unless it was very soft.
1646765
I suppose you could. I use a Milwaukee 10" saw designed for metal . It is designed to keep the metal shards contained. After reading other peoples concerns regarding the weight and power of the saw, I would have to agree with them. I use it as a beam cutter and I do use a clamp guide with it.
830339
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
532873
realistically, I wouldn't use it for drilling steel! I would only use a 110v powered drill for that! Other than that it is pretty good!
2026789
Not really, it works great as a drill. It doesn't have anything to limit Torque, so using it with screws is not ideal
2112753
This lathe is only intended for wood working. You can turn some special brass projects such as those sold by Penn State. However, for all intents and purposes if you want to do metal turning get a metal working lathe.
1329886
As far as wood is concerned absolutely. I have not needed to drill any metal with these particular drills, however I would have to say that as long as you used them properly ( using lubricant and not trying to go too fast ) I would thing these would work well on most metals.
1742708
We have used it for cutting plywood and 2 by 4's and have only had success. Great drill for all our small projects. Have not used it for major things.
1268822
I have never used this to cut wood, just metal with the blade it comes with. I have another Milwaukee cordless saw for wood, the much bigger one. HH.
807405
This drill is awesome for small work, but is not what you are looking for for 1/2" steel.
1431060
I drill into metal miniatures with no trouble. I'd say yes although I have to admit I've never done it. The toughest part would probably be starting the hole to get some grip.
1661735
All I can say is that I do not use this for drilling, I only use it as a screw driver. I would contact DeWalt and ask them any questions you may have such as if it is possible to use it for that purpose.
940805
I suppose you could put a screwdriver bit in this drill, but that is not what is meant for. It is so powerful that I think it would cause more harm than good. Better off having an inexpensive electric screwdriver to complement this drill in my opinion.