will it cut 20 ga. metal?
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You can push it on 16, but I wouldn't recommend it, especially with the factory blade. By the way, the Kett 60-21 left, right and middle are direct replacement blades for it. I've not used it much with the blade upgrade yet, but so far, so good! If you're using it for light-medium duty stuff like roofing, maybe some odds and ends for body work, it's fine, but I wouldn't plan on dumping my grinder with cutting wheels or a good reciprocating saw for it. Also, because this is not a "throatless" shear, it WILL cut about a 1/4" strip of metal along the cut line, so you will have some waste to account for. You can push it on 16, but I wouldn't recommend it, especially with the factory blade. By the way, the Kett 60-21 left, right and middle are direct replacement blades for it. I've not used it much with the blade upgrade yet, but so far, so good! If you're using it for light-medium duty stuff like roofing, maybe some odds and ends for body work, it's fine, but I wouldn't plan on dumping my grinder with cutting wheels or a good reciprocating saw for it. Also, because this is not a "throatless" shear, it WILL cut about a 1/4" strip of metal along the cut line, so you will have... » Read More You can push it on 16, but I wouldn't recommend it, especially with the factory blade. By the way, the Kett 60-21 left, right and middle are direct replacement blades for it. I've not used it much with the blade upgrade yet, but so far, so good! If you're using it for light-medium duty stuff like roofing, maybe some odds and ends for body work, it's fine, but I wouldn't plan on dumping my grinder with cutting wheels or a good reciprocating saw for it. Also, because this is not a "throatless" shear, it WILL cut about a 1/4" strip of metal along the cut line, so you will have some waste to account for. « Show Less
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.
673103
Yes, it should be able to, the blade is very sharp so it take little effort to make the cuts.
1534610
Not really, it would cut it, but probably light it on fire, it is for steel
190950
You will burn a lot of fuel and chain oil. I have a 20" saw and it works well, just don't force the cut
1517660
I am sure with practice. never tried it. here is the product description on the web site. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TKRLS0 scroll to the bottom and will indicate the radius of cutting and gages of metal.
1032586
I think that it can do it, the blade is aggressive, however I do not know how long it will stand up to the aluminum. It is very accurate for the money, good luck.
35533
I would believe that it all depends on the material, and the width of what you are cutting and the length of blade you are using. As the two gentlemen said, using as much of the blade in the cut as you can, and long stroke for wood and short for metal.
1632155
Feel sure it has enough power to cut metal but I haven't used it for that yet. Please pay attention to the guard type you'll need in order to use this grinder with a cutoff wheel...
706660
Yes I believe its possible. This flush cutter is meant for "softer" metals such as jewellery.
485215
I think it will, especially the larger bits sizes, but you need to use lots of water to cool down the bit while cutting.
419502
Depends on the type of material. It may, for example, cut 1" thick aluminum but definitely not 1" thick steel (mild or hard).
517505
It cuts very easily. It is very soft aluminum. We used an oscillating tool but a hacksaw would work well too.
1078584
It depends on the gauge (thickness) of the metal you are wanting to cut, but the blade included is meant for cutting through wood, metal, and plastic.
1041079
It should. It has a angle to compensate, but not sure if it will take 10" out at 20 yards. Not very expensive to try though.
830339
I didn't try to cut metal but I doubt it will since RPM on this saw not that high, depends what gage is metal as well but it's a great saw to cut thick wood it's easily cut 6-6 post
224745
If the material is steel it will cut it. I imagine it would also cut any metal that can conduct electricity although I hear that cutting aluminum requires the use of a gas or gas mix rather than compressed air to blow the slag out of the cut for a cleaner cut. You could still use compressed air but the cut will need refining more. The main issue with this cutter is that you must have a compressed air source with enough PSI and tank volume to keep up with the cutter. I got a DeWalt 200 PSI air compressor, I think it was 1.5 HP, to work with the cutter. Also, the air has to be dry. So I had to buy a dessicator to run the air through to give me very dry air. That cost me about $500. New compressor was about $250-300. Cutter itself is $1,500 so total is a little over $2,000. BUT it has made cutting steel SO MUCH EASIER. Just did a project that required many small holes in 3/16" steel angle iron. It would have taken me days and easily more than a dozen drill bits and messy oil, etc. to cut all those holes. Plasma cutter can cut each hole in about 3 seconds. i cut them all in a about 30 minutes.