Do the shears that come with the tool work on sheet metal? Like metal roofing?
751302
The shear is suppose to cut up to 24 ga metal. Hope this answers your question. Bob Tanner
1160988
I have done 3 or 4 standard residential roofs with mine, one of them a hip roof, and it still cuts fine. I don't know what the life of the punch is, but I am sure it will do a 50 square job +.
1771738
No, it''s designed for sheetmetal up to 16 or 18 gauge. You can get a double cut shear that is designed for that application...however, I'm not sure if that tool is available in a cordless model. Besides, the electric tool is less expensive than cordless types.
40123
Yes, I have cut through multiple aluminum sheets that are pretty thick. But you may want to get better bits than what comes with the kit.
2273819
Yes, they will cut nails, but, you need to go slow to not overhead the blade. Once the blade is hot and you continue to cut, it will dull quickly. Cuting nails is difficult and will still dull the blade quickly, even going slow and easy. Forget cutting stainless nails such as ones found to install foam for stucco. To cut many nails and if possible, I will use a sawz-all with the proper metal cutting blade as it will cut better, quicker, less dulling of the blade and the blades are less expensive to replace.
2153282
hello jackson,yes, these are very powerful cutters. you should have no problem cutting thru aluminum soffit.they will even cut thru light gauge steel. bill r.
1083489
Metal, like the blades. The shears are very solid, sharp, terrific to eagerly work with. I'm very happy that I bought them and make sure they are within immediate reach. If this is what you need then I urge you to buy them.
1445083
I have no idea where these are made, but they are incredibly sturdy - and a no-brainer, simple design for sure. They will probably work on a metal roof, but if it bothers you on site, I'd just wrap the 'hook' end (the piece with the 'T') with something padded. Should work, no problem.
982593
It does not take long, but this item only works for flat sheet metal, not for roofing panels.
1121393
No, they don't..they're not like poultry shears that are heavier and cut through bone and typically come apart. I just wash these like any utensil/kitchen tool.
1675237
I think that would depend on the thickness of the material, how much you have to cut, and desired finish of cut. However this saw will indeed slice through sheet metal very cleanly! I personally love mine and would recommend it to you!
1814771
I have had great results on copper ornnaments but I have not used it on a roof,maybe you can try it on a small section.
452336
If the metal shanks are relatively small and are made from a soft metal like copper, brass, or aluminum, I believe these will work. We use these for video installation work for flush cutting plastic wire ties and for electronic circuit board repair and manufacturing. These cut up to 18 to 20 gage copper without any damage to the cutting surfaces.
189551
Yes it does and I have had mine for over a year and cut. Alot of sheet metal and loven it
1933065
They do, BUT, they seem to be made of steel that is somewhat over-hardened. The ones I put on my ss 4235 had several dings along the cutting edge after the first use although I had mowed an area that was clear of hard debris. I resharpened them but haven't looked at them since using them about 4 hours, again on clear grass. They did cut well after resharpening. I'm not sure if I will repurchase or not at this time.
2094073
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.
1032587
While I have not tried to cut metal with this saw, I think I'm safe saying the blades are for wood. Just as there are different blades for power saws cutting metal, I'm sure the regular blade would need to be replaced in the Stanley. I would not buy this saw to cut metal.