Cutting Stainless Steel Sheet With Jigsaw

You can create many interesting and durable works of art by cutting forms out of stainless steel sheet or plate but depending on the thickness of the material you are cutting and the complexity of the shape you may need to use some special tools and techniques.

Cutting stainless steel sheet with jigsaw.

Stainless steel builds up heat quickly when you are cutting. Cutting curves or circles in stainless steel is the only time we recommend a jigsaw as this type of saw allows for curving while cutting. Other than that stick with a tool that offers a circular blade. The cut can produce enough heat to melt the teeth from the edge of a jigsaw blade.

Saw blades for cutting stainless steel. Apply cutting and tapping fluid to the front edge of the jigsaw blade often to keep the jigsaw blade cool. When all the elements. Stainless steel is an attractive material for metal sculpture because of its superior corrosion resistance flexibility and strength.

Put on your face shield. Stainless steel is commonly used for sheet metal decorative pressed wall panels and decorative pipe for objects such as furniture frames closet rods and.