Cutting Aluminum Sheet Jigsaw

Slowly push the jigsaw forward following the cutting line.

Cutting aluminum sheet jigsaw.

If your saw has variable speeds just consult the chart. Cut metal plate and pipe on low speed. Sharp edges are present on the cut sheet metal so use a metal file or sandpaper to smooth the edges of your project. Clamp or hold a straightedge or square along the cutting marks and score a line with the tip of a sharp utility knife blade.

For cutting sheet metal choose a finer blade with 21 to 24 teeth per inch. For pattern cutting drill blade starter holes instead of making plunge cuts. Cutting sheet metal is slow work with a jigsaw and even more so if you are working with corrugated metal. 2 make precise cutting marks on.

Then bend the sheet back and forth a few times to snap it. 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. Usually it s a matter of moving a belt to a different sized pulley. In terms of blades you ll want to make sure that you have something with a lot of space between the teeth.

To cut the sheets of metal rathe. The more teeth on the blade the smoother the cut will be. Use a 24 toothed blade or greater to cut through aluminum. Install a metal cutting blade into a jigsaw.

Position the saw close to the side of the aluminum where you want to begin cutting. 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. Clamp a guide to your aluminum on both sides of your saw. Do it carefully and slowly to make sure you get the shape right.

Work slowly and methodically. Cut through the sheet where you have put the marking. Use a jigsaw if circular cuts need to be made in the aluminum. And you can use the same technique anytime you need a straight cut on aluminum or other light gauge sheet metal even steel.

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. Instead of pushing it forcefully slide the jigsaw slowly and allow it to eat through the sheet metal.