Can this cut aluminum? (a simple screen frame)
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Yes! It most certainly can. I just built some solar screens for the windows on my house and the frames were aluminum and was as thick as a quarter coin and it cut right through it like a hot knife cutting through butter. Yes, these little guys are pretty durable.
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I would think it would work fine. Actually just used mine today to fabricate a wall hanger out of brass plate, 1/16. Mowed right through it. Very pleased with the tool, aluminum should be no problem.
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It is for soldering electrical wire. I do not think it would work for metal or aluminum.
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I don't believe its metal lined (structure-wise). A good pair of industrial scissors should be able to cut the material. Although, I might use a sharp utility knife.
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The screen material is adhered to the frame. The material is a paper-like substance, so if you poke, punch or cut a hole in it, it will probably tear. Therefore, I would not recommend doing any thing to compromise the integrity of the screen material.
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Presuming your metal door is foam core like the one I did, it can certainly be installed but cutting the metal requires a pretty heavy duty Sawzall or similar. I made a pretty big mess of the cut and the directions lead you to put the template upside down. The good news is that the large width of the frame covered the irregular and jagged edges of the cut.
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I'm sure you could bud but be careful it's madenof cast iron or at least mine was so the metal is brittle so take you're time. And use cutting fluid Hope it helps man Christopher Smith
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Definitely aluminum, with the right blade. Steel I haven't tried and can't speak to. I'd look up 10" blades that cut steel and if they're compatible with the saw (a hook angle of 5 degrees or less, a 3/8" arbor, an adequate rpm, which I'd have to check...) it should do fine. It's more about the blade and speed than the other components of the saw.FWIW, I love this saw, several years into owning it.
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It is quite sturdy and may be ale to cut thing metal screening but chicken wire, I am not sure. There are videos available for this item online with more information.
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No, not as it is. You would have to use a wire cutter and cut a piece of the frame and the wire screen. It should still be sturdy enough. I would think cutting it would be the main problem, end up mangling it up if you don't have a good wire cutter.
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If you don't want to completely remove the aluminum screen and then replace it, you could try using hot-melt glue to attach the pet screening over it. I can't imagine it'll come out looking too good, though.
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You can, but it is not recommended. Aluminum is too soft and it tends to overheat the carbide tips. I use it for occasional small cuts that need extreme accuracy. Just remember to keep the blade cool. You will greatly reduce the life of the blade.
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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.
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Phew I am not sure. I used it to make screen frames. I suppose if you had one on the top and bottom portions of the connection it would work. Great thing about Amazon is they make it easy to return things. Hope it turns out great.
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Yes. Would have liked carbide inserts. The aluminum tears up a bit. But mainly use the fir cutting line.
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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.
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Alum is non-ferrous and can be cut with carbide tipped blades. You could try and use your router and a straight cut bit to mill it down, wearing good protection. If that is not an option, I would look for a local shop with a mill, engine rebuild, fabrication, or any company that makes things out of metal will normally have a mill. If it was me, I would try the first option, it isn't much material and have cut brass, copper, and alum before with table saw, bandsaw with good results.