How thick metal can a dremel tool cutting wheel cut?

[mikey03]

If it matters I got a m12 fuel dremel. Wondering the max thickness of metal I can cut through with it. I tried on some shelf brackets and I got a little through it but seemed like it exceeded the tool limits so I stopped.

 

[strutaeng]

24 guage, lol.

 

[zimman]

Dremel tool are for model making. LOL
Oh, and two other things I can't remember.
Zim

 

[KwikFab]

Since you've got Milwaukee tools, just get their M12 mini cut off tool.

Works great if you want something small that'll easily cut steel.

 

[strutaeng]

Get a real tool for men: an angle grinder! No men should be without one.

 

[jblnut]

4-1/2” angle grinders are pretty inexpensive these days. If you plan to do any actual metal work I’d invest in one.

To answer your question I’ll ask another. How thick is paper ?

 

[strength_and_power]

Depends on how often you plan on cutting metal. 1-2 times a year, I’d probably suffer through with the dremel. 1-2 times a month, M18 4-1/2” angle grinder with a good quality cut off wheel. More frequent and thicker material, I’d go corded,

 

[MovingAlong]

It's really a question of "How much patience do you have?".

If you're considering a new M12 tool, I'd be looking at the Hackzall:



Or the Band Saw:



Pricey for my needs, but I really want the band saw!