Cutting 1 4 Steel With Jigsaw

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.

Cutting 1 4 steel with jigsaw.

3 0 out of 5 stars 1. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. To keep the cut square use a sharp blade and avoid forcing the saw through the cut. Get it as soon as sat sep 19.

Jigsaws work best for cutting softwood that s no more than 1 1 2 in. It ain t pretty and definately not a plasma cutter but it can be done. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Thick and hardwood up to 3 4 in.

Make sure the plywood is larger than the steel plate you will be cutting. Stainless steel builds up heat quickly when you are cutting. Jigsaw blades tend to bend when cutting curves in thicker boards leaving a beveled edge rather than a square one. 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.

I used it to cut out the wishbone plates for my kit car when i didn t have a plasma. 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. 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.

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. You can do it. Lenox tools 1991616 t shank stainless steel cutting jig saw blade 3 1 4 x 3 8 18 tpi 1 pack. X 10 tpi hcs reverse cut wood jigsaw blade 5 pack model djt101br5.

Set your store to see local availability view similar in stock. 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.