can this be used on 1/4" thick steel?
743392
This bandsaw is intended for use with wood applications and not recommended to use cutting ferrous metals.
1194578
I have not used it for more than One half inch thick steel but it worked great. I'm sure it would handle much thicker material.
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.
1090960
I don't think 1/2: thicknedss will leave enough threads for a solid tiightening.. Can you drill out enough material surroiunding the center hole to leave about 1/4" for the threads?
827815
If you have 1/4" end (which you should) then yes. 1/4" is universal to these applications
1353594
No problem. I've used it on 3/8" thick siding with great results along with heavy framing and metal connectors. I've found on the 1 1/2 - 2" nails you will need to turn your pressure down to about 50 psi and then ajust it up until you get the right penetration. I would suggest that if this is the only application you will be using this on, get a lighter gun. If you want an all purpose gun, this is the one to get.
1098891
I don't think so. I have trouble drilling through 1/16 steel. The drills are better for aluminum.
1360860
I'm not sure, based on my experience cutting thin wall steel tubing, cutting 1/2" SS will be very slow.
1771739
No, It won't cut anything thicker than 1/16". I have cut plastic and fabric with mine.
1038439
I have one inch (none drip) tube running from the tap around the garden (more than 100 ft) and I have connected few of these drip lines into that. It works fine. But I have not tried connecting inch to 1/4 inch. But if you have enough water pressure, this should works.
455571
There are adapter parts to make it either 1/2 or 1/4 inch, so the answer is yes.
355695
We use it to square stainless steel tubing 1/2" to 4" diameter with a wall thickness from .035" to .085" It works pretty good, if you are going to grind solid bar it might be a little light duty, but for tubing it is good.
1681053
I am not sure because have no clue how thick 16 gauge steel is but i bought and used it on duct work to cut access holes for duct cleaning. Much of the duct work i cut was very old and thick and never i had a problem. I highly recommend you use a drill with an actual electric plug. Cordless drills didnt work well for me.
272069
I'm sure it could. I've cut through 2 x 4 stock (which is 1 1/2" thick) many years ago with a very much lower powered and lighter weight jig saw. Just go slowly, use a sharp blade, and let the saw do the work without forcing the cut.
263397
I will say, "yes" you can weld 1/4 steel plate with this weld. Overall, it's not a bad machine however, there are some issues I have with it. Primarily it is the machines ability to provide the welding wire at a specific speed & the voltage/current as well. There's just something about these variables that fluxuate enough during a weld that make it difficult to get the penetration of your weld. What I've done is find my settings & then move them up slightly, problem is you'll blow right through then metal & thicker workpieces (like 1/4") you'll have it wide open. So yeah, it can weld 1/4", if it was for structure or a frame, I'd look elsewhere. I will say, "yes" you can weld 1/4 steel plate with this weld. Overall, it's not a bad machine however, there are some issues I have with it. Primarily it is the machines ability to provide the welding wire at a specific speed & the voltage/current as well. There's just something about these variables that fluxuate enough during a weld that make it difficult to get the penetration of your weld. What I've done is find my settings & then move them up slightly, problem is you'll blow right through then metal & thicker workpieces (like 1/4") you'll have it wide open. So... » Read More I will say, "yes" you can weld 1/4 steel plate with this weld. Overall, it's not a bad machine however, there are some issues I have with it. Primarily it is the machines ability to provide the welding wire at a specific speed & the voltage/current as well. There's just something about these variables that fluxuate enough during a weld that make it difficult to get the penetration of your weld. What I've done is find my settings & then move them up slightly, problem is you'll blow right through then metal & thicker workpieces (like 1/4") you'll have it wide open. So yeah, it can weld 1/4", if it was for structure or a frame, I'd look elsewhere. « Show Less
2266081
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!
130179
I have used it on up to 1/8" steel wire, and it takes a little effort there. I don't think this would be the ideal tool for master locks-you'd probably want to get a bit beefier for that.