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Default Can a diamond blade cut aluminum stock?



Joe Strout wrote:
In article , "Tony"
wrote:


That diamond wheel is for masonry, not metal. If you use it on AL it will
gum up the blade.



Thank you.


Why not use a bandsaw, the 4x6 model from Harbor Freight is a bargain, and
designed to cut metal.



You mean this one?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47840

The problem with small bandsaws is you can't cut sizable sections out of
large sheet, for instance. I run into that problem a lot with my 4x6"
horiz-vert bandsaw. If all you will be cutting is small angle and
tubing, the bandsaw will work great, though.

Jon