1 8 Metal Sheets Being Cut By Jig Saw

Cutting sheet metal is slow work with a jigsaw and even more so if you are working with corrugated metal.

1 8 metal sheets being cut by jig saw.

30 day money back guarantee. The cut can produce enough heat to melt the teeth from the edge of a jigsaw blade. In our test it cut through rebar like a hot knife through butter. That s not a problem cutting 1 8 steel.

Stainless steel builds up heat quickly when you are cutting. Slowly push the jigsaw forward following the cutting line. Work slowly and methodically. For cutting sheet metal choose a finer blade with 21 to 24 teeth per inch.

Place a piece of 3 4 inch thick plywood flat on the floor. Out of stock online. Uk call centre ready for your call 24 7. Set your store to see local availability see similar items.

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Cut metal with your circular saw. You can cut mild steel up to about 3 8 in. I 8 steel is about maxamum thickness i would cut with jig saw. I was cutting 16ga with jig saw and had to clamp metal close to cut reducing vibration.

I think it is because reciprocation dull blade on back motion. It may not be an obvious choice but fitted with the right blade a circular saw is a great metal cutting tool. 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. Reading hackspace rlab richard grant demonstrates how to cut 6mm plate steel easily and neatly using a jigsaw.

Set the steel plate on top of the plywood. I have not noticed much difference using slow or fast speed other than cut speed. 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. Mild steel no iron pipe and sheet metal up to 10 gauge thick photo 6.