Cutting Aluminum Sheet Jigsaw

You will really be surprised how well this cuts.

Cutting aluminum sheet jigsaw.

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. Slowly push the jigsaw forward following the cutting line. Out of stock online. The cut can produce enough heat to melt the teeth from the edge of a jigsaw blade.

Position the saw close to the side of the aluminum where you want to begin cutting. I have tried everything else this works circle b fab. Use a jigsaw if circular cuts need to be made in the aluminum. Sheet metal is made of stainless steel galvanized iron or aluminum and you can cut sheet metal manually using different kinds of tools.

36 tpi sheet metal cutting jig saw blade bi metal u shank 5 pack model dw3728 5 12 30 12 30. If you re cutting a line in a sheet of aluminum you can skip the vice and cut your way down the sheet on a flat surface. If you are making a long cut you may need to apply cutting oil to the blade of the jigsaw to keep the blade cool. Work slowly and methodically.

Get a jigsaw i have a craftsman commercial that the blade goes back and forth as well as up and down i believe they call it oscilating or orbiting. Clamp a guide to your aluminum on both sides of your saw. Use a 24 toothed blade or greater to cut through aluminum. Stainless steel builds up heat quickly when you are cutting.

Aluminum cutting take my word for it i have cut 100 s of sheets of aluminum diamond plate. Obviously the circular saw is great for straight cuts. To cut the sheets of metal rathe. This works amazing for things like diamond plate but i ve cut as thick as 4 aluminum had to cut it from both sides to get the blade deep enough and it worked just fine.

This is a handy trick for things that are too big for the band saw. Set your store to see local availability see similar items. Not so much for. 24 tpi thin metal cutting jig saw blade bi metal u shank 5 pack model dw3726 5 12 10.

Cutting sheet metal is slow work with a jigsaw and even more so if you are working with corrugated metal. Jig saw or reciprocating saw.