Can you use this saw on metal?
1349358
With a carbide blade you can cut EMT conduit, but they have a trim saw which is smaller made for metal. i use the Makita trim saw to cut all my conduit.
1349359
I would definitely not use it on steel. It may cut light aluminium sheet, but I would check with the manufacturer first.
1359799
the saw yes, but the blade that comes with it is a gapless blade with a rather rough diamond embedding. with the proper blade it should work for your task
1855062
Just as easy as can be when you use a metal blade. They use this type of saw in NASCAR to cut away metal panels. I have used it to cut everything , but glass. Make sure to wear goggles! Charlie
2076201
Isn't the blade the key to cutting anything? You can use this saw to cut darn near everything, including non-ferrous metals, IF you install the correct blade.
970700
I don't know. I use the saw for wood only. If I was going to cut some metal I would use my hacksaw or a torch.
1158319
You need to purchase a chop saw if you want to cut metal. This saw is only suitable for wood.
1866526
It's made for cutting metal but it will work on wood. You might want to get a blade with less teeth per inch than the fine tooth blades you use for metal cutting.
338094
I have both the metal cutting and wood cutting versions of this saw. Was at a job site recently where I only had the metal cutting saw, and naturally needed to cut a 2X4. It cuts a wider path and the blade spins about 1/3 as fast, but it did a good job of cutting, certainly not worth going back home just for a couple of wood cuts. As previously answered, the miter set up would not lend itself to any precision woodworking.
1518278
I do not recommend this for any metal cutting at all. If you have PVC conduit it might cut it but I think a hack saw, jig saw or sawzall would be a better tool for cutting conduit. This Makita blade does a fine job with wood products up to about 3/8 inch thick.
584553
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.
2112755
I only use it for wood. I dont believe it would be a good idea to do metal unless it was very soft.
1307295
Sure, withthe proper blade it would be fine. Keep in mind that this type of saw is really not meant for a stright line cut and depending on the thickness of the material vs. the blade, the blade can wander off course.
959110
Yes - we are using it on metal parts. Make sure you have the sanding belts and sanding disks that work metal.
1238153
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.
1306555
It's a pretty hefty saw, so I don't plan on using it for cutting anything but concrete, block or brick. I know the blade that came with it can cut metal since I cut through an 8" concrete wall with 1/2" re-bar inside. No doubt a person could find a wood blade to fit it but doing that a lot could take out an operator's back since it is a heavy saw--there are a lot of lighter saws for buzzing wood.
1534611
Well, I would not do it-inadequate fence, inadequate miter gage for wood, too much blade exposed for a toothed blade. I like my fingers and eyes too much to try a wood saw blade in a metal cutting saw. Unless you are in need of a metal cut off saw, this is not the saw you want.
566872
I don't think so, it is a light duty saw. It would be great for smaller projects wood, brass, light metal. It works great for what I bought it for but would look for something with a stronger engine for rebar.