Cutting Aluminum Sheet Jigsaw

Jig saw or reciprocating saw.

Cutting aluminum sheet jigsaw.

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. 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. Cutting sheet metal is slow work with a jigsaw and even more so if you are working with corrugated metal. To cut the sheets of metal rathe.

The more teeth on the blade the smoother the cut will be. Aluminum cutting take my word for it i have cut 100 s of sheets of aluminum diamond plate. Stainless steel builds up heat quickly when you are cutting. The cut can produce enough heat to melt the teeth from the edge of a jigsaw blade.

Out of stock online. Work slowly and methodically. Install a metal cutting blade into a 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.

Position the saw close to the side of the aluminum where you want to begin cutting. This is a handy trick for things that are too big for the band saw. Obviously the circular saw is great for straight cuts. Slowly push the jigsaw forward following the cutting line.

Sheet metal is made of stainless steel galvanized iron or aluminum and you can cut sheet metal manually using different kinds of tools. Clamp a guide to your aluminum on both sides of your saw. Use a jigsaw if circular cuts need to be made in the aluminum. I have tried everything else this works circle b fab.

Set your store to see local availability see similar items. 36 tpi sheet metal cutting jig saw blade bi metal u shank 5 pack model dw3728 5 12 30 12 30. 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. You will really be surprised how well this cuts.

24 tpi thin metal cutting jig saw blade bi metal u shank 5 pack model dw3726 5 12 10. 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.