Rotozip XB-MC1 Metal Cutting XBIT | List Price: $21.18
Discount Price: $12.50
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Brand: Roto Zip
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Cutting bit for cutting through up to 18-gauge steel
- Made of strong and durable carbide
- Can be used on HVAC, steel studs, aluminum siding, and more
- Special bit tip allows for plunging directly into metal
- Bit is 5/32 inches in diameter
cuts aluminum, but not as well as you'd think [Posted on 2008-01-22]
I bought the Metal-Cutting XBit to freehand cutting in 0.125" sheet aluminum and found it workable, but barely. The bit could not penetrate the plate to start a cut in the middle of the sheet, requring me to start every cut with a power drill instead. After less than an inch of travel, the bit was clogged with melted aluminum chips. After cleaning the bit with an icepick, I sprayed the surface of the aluminum with WD-40 for cooling and lubrication. By spraying the work area regularly, I was able avoid clogging the bit for several hours of subsequent use.
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