I need a solution that can cut a 4" hole in 20 gauge galinized sheet metal. It must be able to cut 12 to 50 holes per use&gt; can this be done with this
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20 ga will be tough. I use it for 24 ga regularly. Be prepared to replace the cutting bits fairly often if you're cutting 20 ga metal.
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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?
1202007
I pretty much had the same experience with others that have responded. The metal plate that stabilizes the hole saw broke after 4 cuts. You will be much better off spending more money on a better one.
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YES. These are very good scissors for cutting thinner gauges of sheet metal. Many well-known jewelry artists use them to cut metal, up to about 21-22 gauge, so 24 gauge is thinner and will work fine. I work for Wubbers, and we make high-end jewelry pliers. We have an online tutorial site...Wubbers University...and several of our tutorials list these in the tool list. For the people that answered that they wouldn't do it...I have used them, and they work great.In fact, there are some techniques in metal...for example, Marne Ryan's Organic Metal techniques...where it is easier to cut the metal with these shears than it is with a jeweler's saw. YES. These are very good scissors for cutting thinner gauges of sheet metal. Many well-known jewelry artists use them to cut metal, up to about 21-22 gauge, so 24 gauge is thinner and will work fine. I work for Wubbers, and we make high-end jewelry pliers. We have an online tutorial site...Wubbers University...and several of our tutorials list these in the tool list. For the people that answered that they wouldn't do it...I have used them, and they work great.In fact, there are some techniques in metal...for example, Marne Ryan's Organic Metal techniques...where it is easier to... » Read More YES. These are very good scissors for cutting thinner gauges of sheet metal. Many well-known jewelry artists use them to cut metal, up to about 21-22 gauge, so 24 gauge is thinner and will work fine. I work for Wubbers, and we make high-end jewelry pliers. We have an online tutorial site...Wubbers University...and several of our tutorials list these in the tool list. For the people that answered that they wouldn't do it...I have used them, and they work great.In fact, there are some techniques in metal...for example, Marne Ryan's Organic Metal techniques...where it is easier to cut the metal with these shears than it is with a jeweler's saw. « Show Less
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I believe theres a kit for joining the two... but the price for 2 4 ft tracks plus the kit was higher than the big track... so i just got the big track. Anyways.. i was mainly going to cut sheets the long way. Ive cut 3/4" mdf and it goes through it like butter. Ive also used it for dressing rough cut maple. Track saw one edge then put it through the table saw for the opposite edge.. anyways it burned on the first cut.. so i took another 16th off and it was a nice smooth cut. Hope this helps
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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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This isn't the tool for that job. It's designed for sheet metal. You'll need a proper thread-making tap (Not a rethreading tap.)
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Did notice an answer that he had problems cutting out outlet boxes. solution to this, as I had to cut in 25 vents in my skirting. I marked out the opening and at the four corners used a step bit a little larger than the tools cutter head to predrill holes and just inserted the tool and cut on the lines. I did this when the skirting was installed it was easier than holding the sheet.I hope this helps everyone. wish I would have done a video.Ron
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We do cut 4mm mild steel wire with them, but I haven't tried anything bigger. If it was a soft material such as mild steel, it would be possible, but the similar model with the notch at the back of the jaws (71 31 1200) would be better for this as the notch allows for a better grip due to how wide the jaws are open when facing larger diameter tasks.
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The practical answer is 4 1/2" material is too large. If the material was 4", then it would be less "impossible". The hang-up would be: clamping the material to the box to hold it steady and supporting the length of the material. This box is just not designed to do this job. Having said that, I love a challenge: you might find a way to hold the material steady using clamps and setting up a temporary jig. I'm not suggesting this, but I would probably try since I own the box already. The best answer I can give you is this: this tool was never designed to do the kind of job you are contemplating. I suggest you go another route.
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I cut thin metal with scroll saws without a problem. Use the correct blade, go slow with the machine set for high speed and it works great. I've cut carbon fiber, plastic, aluminum, sheet steel, stainless, copper and brass with scroll saws.
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I don't think the cutter would work for thin (or thick) sheet metal. Even if it cut into the metal, as soon as it went through one of the cutting blades would snag and rip the metal sheet.
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cutting expanded metal is very difficult with any plasma cutter, your best bet is a sawzall with a sharp blade
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I use 100 psi which drops to 80 during the cutting process. Anything below 70 psi may not clear the metal away from thicker material.
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I am not an expert in metal cutting using a bandsaw. The saw should be able to cut your aluminum, but, I am hesitant to mix metal with a woodworking saw. Too much chance of getting filings under the wheel bands without excellent vacuum system to keep filings scavenged away. I would go with the bandsaw blades the manufacturer recommends on teeth per inch. I feel a bi-metal blade with a higher tooth count would produce a smoother cut. Hope someone with better experience than me will assist you.
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I cut around 50 4" holes in two sheets of 1/2" ply clamped together. Takes about 45-sec to get through the 1" not pushing hard. Let the cutters do the work. I also just cut two 5" holes in 20 gauge steel with the same blades. Still sharp
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I believe a 4" will do it. but if you have steady hands you can save yourself some coin if you tape it off well and cut it with a sawzall, jigsaw, etc.