1 8 Metal Sheets Being Cut By Jig Saw

That s not a problem cutting 1 8 steel.

1 8 metal sheets being cut by jig saw. I have not noticed much difference using slow or fast speed other than cut speed. I think it is because reciprocation dull blade on back motion. You can cut mild steel up to about 3 8 in. Make sure the plywood is larger than the steel plate you will be cutting.

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The cut can produce enough heat to melt the teeth from the edge of a jigsaw blade. Set your store to see local availability see similar items. Mild steel no iron pipe and sheet metal up to 10 gauge thick photo 6. Uk call centre ready for your call 24 7.

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Place a piece of 3 4 inch thick plywood flat on the floor. 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. Set the steel plate on top of the plywood. Out of stock online.

Thick using a ferrous metal cutting blade. With the proper blade jigsaws can cut through wood with embedded nails 1 8 in. 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. Cutting sheet metal is slow work with a jigsaw and even more so if you are working with corrugated metal.

For cutting sheet metal choose a finer blade with 21 to 24 teeth per inch. It may not be an obvious choice but fitted with the right blade a circular saw is a great metal cutting tool. I was cutting 16ga with jig saw and had to clamp metal close to cut reducing vibration. Slowly push the jigsaw forward following the cutting line.