Can this shear cut clean and straight cuts on thin aluminum and copper sheets (up to 0.030)?
1688874
I don't know, all I have ever used it for is cutting vinyl siding. The table is made of plastic and did not hold up for very long, it broke before I finished the first house of vinyl using it.
1688875
I don't think so, the blade isn't set up as a shearing blade it stops just even with a flat surface.
1949663
I don't know first-hand, but my guess is that it will cut 22 ga. aluminum or tin. Steel may be a bit tougher, but stainless steel will probably be next to impossible. These shears are not up to Fiskar standards.
1004295
We haven't tried that... but it can cut thick plastic, such as credit card thickness. No thin metal here to try cutting.
1151532
The plastic tubing might be OK, if it doesn't melt while it is cutting. Not so sure about the aluminum sheet. These are just high speed steel, not carbide tipped.
786872
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.
626700
Yes, That's the way I use mine.. I would not cut anything really hard though.. Copper, Silver and Gold should be OK though
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
1349091
This saw is best for straight cuts so while it might be useful for preparing blanks for your purpose it might not be suited to even gentle curves. Keep one in your tool collection anyway. New uses will suggest themselves !
667350
YES... straight cuts only, and plastic must be solidly suported on both sides of the cut and bottom to diminish or exclude vibration. And let the blade do the cutting--do not rush it.
1140652
I'm not sure the thickness of 22 gauge copper but its probably about 0.03 in, I used it for 0.04 in thick aluminum, it did cut it but it wasn't clean lots of burs and rough edges. The soft material also gummed up the cutting bit and had to stop and clean it often. If bet it will cut it, but is no a precision tool and there would be a pilot hole in the center of the disc.
1349359
I would definitely not use it on steel. It may cut light aluminium sheet, but I would check with the manufacturer first.
1634826
I use this blade on a Dewalt DW716 miter saw (3800 rpm) to cut 80/20 aluminum. I've cut mostly 15 series profiles with it and it does an awesome job and gives smooth cuts. I've also cut aluminum angle (1/4x3x3) with it and 1" aluminum bar stock.
1675236
If all you're cutting is corrugated or standing seam roofing the shears will work fine. Nibblers help if you have to cut around round objects where you won't have a piece of flashing to cover up your cut. If you have to make a straight long cut your best option is taking a regular Skil saw and flipping the blade over backwards. this will cut through any metal roofing. If you dont want to chip up a new wood blade you can get a sheet metal blade for a regular skil saw at almost any hardware store. They have tiny little pointed teeth. this will be your best option for cutting the excess lengths off along the eves of the house.
2237600
this is not a cutting tool it is for crimping wire terminals on to copper and aluminum electrical wire , take look at the die its flat for smashing like a vice definitely Not design to cut anything good luck .
1271518
Honestly I can't answer that. We've only used them on wire. As for a straight cut, yes. They work great.
1517661
I believe it will cut the 16 gauge(0.0508") Al. I am using it to cut 26 gauge steel(0.0188"). It will cut the Al ok it in a straight line but it might problems going over humps and valleys, which it didn't on the 26 gauge steel. Be sure to oil the cutter and sheet on every cut.
2256316
I have not used it on copper. I have cut many 4'x10' sheets of aluminum, and it never loads up.I never us any type of lube for cutting either.Hope this helps