Cutting 1 4 Steel With Jigsaw

Make sure the plywood is larger than the steel plate you will be cutting.

Cutting 1 4 steel with jigsaw.

I ve cut 1 4 plate with my makita and decent bosch metal cutting blades 14tpi iirc and its slowing going but very do able. Thick and hardwood up to 3 4 in. To keep the cut square use a sharp blade and avoid forcing the saw through the cut. 36 tpi high speed steel t shank jig saw blade for cutting metals 5 pack model t118g view the jigsaw blades collection 4 88 4 88.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Stainless steel builds up heat quickly when you are cutting. I used it to cut out the wishbone plates for my kit car when i didn t have a plasma. It ain t pretty and definately not a plasma cutter but it can be done.

Place a piece of 3 4 inch thick plywood flat on the floor. Jigsaws work best for cutting softwood that s no more than 1 1 2 in. Lenox tools 1991616 t shank stainless steel cutting jig saw blade 3 1 4 x 3 8 18 tpi 1 pack. Bosch multi purpose steel t shank jig saw blades set for cutting wood and metal 15 pack model t15rc view the jigsaw blades collection 19 97 19 97.

The cut can produce enough heat to melt the teeth from the edge of a jigsaw blade. Get it as soon as sat sep 19. X 10 tpi hcs reverse cut wood jigsaw blade 5 pack model djt101br5. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon.

Set the steel plate on top of the plywood. Vermont american 30003 u shank 2 3 4 inch 18tpi cabide tipped stainless steel jigsaw blade. You can do it. To reduce the heat buildup you need to use the proper jigsaw blade with minimal pressure and set your jigsaw to a slow cutting speed.

3 0 out of 5 stars 1. I don t know know how intricate of a cut you ll be able to make but i was able to make a 4 ft cut and a 3 ft cut on 1 8 mild steel with a b d variable speed jigsaw and 3 or 4 blades.