Cutting Aluminum Sheet With Jigsaw

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Cutting aluminum sheet with jigsaw.

The more teeth on the blade the smoother the cut will be. Depending on how tight the curves are either a recip saw or a jig saw will be the tool for the job. Clamp a guide to your aluminum on both sides of your saw. 36 tpi sheet metal cutting jig saw blade bi metal u shank 5 pack model dw3728 5 12 30 12 30.

Install a metal cutting blade into a jigsaw. For cutting sheet metal choose a finer blade with 21 to 24 teeth per inch. Both have pros and cons. Position the saw close to the side of the aluminum where you want to begin cutting.

Brought to you by http www ultimatehandyman co uk. Slowly push the jigsaw forward following the cutting line. Out of stock online. Jig saw or reciprocating saw.

The jig saw can make tighter turns. Cutting aluminum sheet metal with a hammer and chisel is relatively straight forward line up the edge of the chisel along the line you wish to cut and strike the chisel with a hammer. Some of the most common cutting tools are metal shears circular metal saws or even a cutting torch depending on the thickness of the sheet metal but the most recommended cutting tool for sheet metal is a jigsaw. The recip saw has a longer stroke and more power so it will cut faster.

Leah gives a beginner s tutorial on which jig saw blade to use for wood metal laminate plexiglass and she shows how to change out the blade in a jigsaw. Not so much for curves. For pattern cutting drill blade starter holes instead of making plunge cuts. 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.

Cut metal plate and pipe on low speed. To avoid shredding sheet metal or raising a lot of edge burrs tightly sandwich the metal between two layers of thin plywood. Use a 24 toothed blade or greater to cut through aluminum. Work slowly and methodically.

Obviously the circular saw is great for straight cuts. How to cut sheet steel using a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade. 24 tpi thin metal cutting jig saw blade bi metal u shank 5 pack model dw3726 5 12 10. Using a softer piece of material such as wood as a backer will allow the chisel to push through the metal and prevent wear on the chisel s tip.

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.