Hello.Can this bad saw cut lengths of solid metal bar stock and to what thickness? ex. 1" x 1" A36 carbon flat bar
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You'd be better off with a hacksaw than this. In a pinch, I might do 1/8" 6061 aluminum, but even then I'd have both my doubts and a spare motor on hand.
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If it had the right blade it could , I use my horizontal band saw for stock such as that and save the wear and tear on the Jet. I use it mostly on hard woods - it's a nice but small saw - lots of vibration cutting steel.Don
1997376
I use it for that exact purpose on thicker stock 1"-4" but yeah it would work. I think they make an extra fine blade also, it would probably be better for thin stock.
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Of course the blade needs to be appropriate, but the saw has plenty of torque and certainly I have had no issue in up to 1" thickness in all the mentioned materials. That is not to say that you could not go thicker, just have not used it over 1".
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The blade on this saw this for cutting Ferris metals only, I don't know if it would cut wood and the blade may load up with wood fibers, expand and may come part. I have seen them do that with nonferrous metals, aluminum, Brass and the like. You'll be better off if you look here on Amazon for a good miter box saw. You can pick up one that'll work OK for around $125 and up.
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No. I bought a 3/8" blade to supplement the stock 1/4" blade and use the wider blade to rip with a straight board clamped to the table. It can cut thicker wood than my 10" table saw & can rip small stuff difficult to rip on a table saw.
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I think that depends on the arbor size and whether the smaller diameter will allow the saw to cut correctly. If the blade has a 5/8 arbor it will fit the saw, but changing the diameter of the blade will affect the speed of the cutting edge and the depth of cut.
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I have a 362 and it has a hard time not sure what the cc are has a 25 inch bar the saw shop says its almost to small of a saw
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I use mine in a standard 14" chop saw that runs at 3800rpm. The blade is rated at 2000rpm, but I wanted something that would cut thick aluminum. It really works well on the aluminum. I'm able to clamp the work tightly in the chop saw vise, and slowly push the saw through the work. It goes through nearly effortlessly, and makes a nice smooth cut. I have not tried it on steel, since it is running over speed, and I want to keep the blade in good shape.
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I used mine whole. Pretty thick. If you have a blade for cutting steel either in your jigsaw that would work and maybe get a nicer cut. But I don't think you will like it cut with bolt cutters.
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The max. cutting depth of this saw is 6 1/2 inches with the blade provided. As for steel posts, I think it was designed for timber framing wood. Abrasive cut off blade might work. Do they come in the 16 inch size?
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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.
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Possible, but not a good idea. You should buy a dedicated metal cutting saw. I've got the Makita 120v metal cutting saw and it will amaze you. I've cut steel up to 3/8" with no problems, yes that's over it's rated capacity but its still going strong.
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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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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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That is not the particular model I have. Having said that, The bases, at least that which I have, are welded construction. Therefore shortening would create considerable hassle. But I believe they have a mobile base, 50-2000 for a 36" saw
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I'm sorry I can't answer your question, for at this time I've only used my saw for cutting 10" wide boards.
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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.