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Questions and Answers for Milwaukee 7 Amp Compact Band Saw

Internet #202101588

Model #6242-6

Store SKU #151205

7 Amp Compact Band Saw
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  • 5 year limited tool warranty
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caret
Q:I am cutting a 8" x 24" hole in 1/2" metal plate. I don't want to use plasma or acetylene to avoid heat warp. After using a cut out disc to insert the saw, will it do the job?
by|Jan 18, 2020
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caret
Q:Will this cut cast iron ?
by|Jan 15, 2020
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A:  Yes, this will cut cast iron.

by|May 25, 2022
    3 found this answer helpful

    A:  Hello! With the correct accessory, this band saw can cut cast iron.

    by|May 25, 2022
      3 found this answer helpful

      A:  yes

      by|May 25, 2022
        3 found this answer helpful
        caret
        Q:It this capable of cutting 3" rigid or IMC conduit? Would you be able to do it with a "spin" cut?
        by|Feb 5, 2019
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        A:  Yes, the band saw will cut 3" rigid with a spin cut.

        by|May 25, 2022
          2 found this answer helpful

          A:  should be able to cut 3 inch, max capacity is 3-1/4 diameter

          by|May 25, 2022
            2 found this answer helpful

            A:  Yes!

            by|May 25, 2022
              2 found this answer helpful

              A:  No max cut is 2" conduit or rigid pipe. Don't think it would do to good on spin cut.

              by|May 25, 2022
                1 found this answer helpful
                caret
                Q:What store carries this item locally in Austin Texas
                by|Dec 1, 2015
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                A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot, MSA. This band saw is not carried in our Home Depot stores in the Austin area, it is only available online. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot.

                by|May 26, 2022
                4 found this answer helpful
                caret
                Q:I will be using this on a generator most of the time. If this is not AC/DC is there a comparable model that is?
                by|Nov 22, 2015
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                A:  This is not an AC/DC bandsaw. The 6238-20 is the only AC/DC saw available from Milwaukee Tool.

                by|May 25, 2022
                  2 found this answer helpful

                  A:  yes

                  by|May 25, 2022
                    1 found this answer helpful

                    A:  ac

                    by|May 25, 2022
                      1 found this answer helpful

                      A:  Ac

                      by|May 25, 2022
                        2 found this answer helpful
                        caret
                        Q:Does it come with a carrying case?
                        by|Nov 16, 2015
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                        A:  Yes. This unit does include 1 hard carrying case.

                        by|May 25, 2022
                          2 found this answer helpful

                          A:  Yes, a great carrying case.

                          by|May 25, 2022
                            2 found this answer helpful

                            A:  yes

                            by|May 25, 2022
                              1 found this answer helpful

                              A:  Yes, mine came with a VERY nice hard case.

                              by|May 25, 2022
                                2 found this answer helpful
                                caret
                                Q:A different tool store is offering the exact same saw, #6242-6, for twenty dollars less, AND they include the saw, the case, AND a blade. Will Home Depot match the price AND include the blade?
                                by|Sep 9, 2014
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                                A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot. Here is a description of our Price Matching policy: *If you find a current lower price on an identical, in-stock item from any local retailer, we will match the price and beat it by 10%. Excludes special orders, bid pricing, volume discounts, open-box merchandise, labor and installation, sales tax, rebate and free offers, typographical errors and online purchases.* For any other questions, please call us at HomeDepot.com Customer Service 800-430-3376 (merchandise) or 1-800-455-3869 (appliances).

                                by|May 26, 2022
                                4 found this answer helpful
                                caret
                                Q:What band saw blades are used on this model (6242-6)?
                                by|Dec 16, 2011
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                                A:  The 6242-6 uses 35-3/8” Compact Band Saw Blades. Milwaukee sells two options for this saw at The Home Depot: 14TPI Milwaukee Compact Band Saw Blades (48-39-0518) and 24TPI Milwaukee Compact Band Saw Blades (48-39-0538).

                                by|May 26, 2022
                                  10 found this answer helpful
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                                  Included Accessories

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                                  Blade(s), Case, Charger, Hanging Hook

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                                  Battery Voltage (V)

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