Cutting Aluminum Sheet With Jigsaw

Do it carefully and slowly to make sure you get the shape right.

Cutting aluminum sheet with jigsaw.

Cut through the sheet where you have put the marking. How to cut sheet steel using a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade. Slowly push the jigsaw forward following the cutting line. Position the jigsaw at the point where the cut will begin.

Use a jigsaw if circular cuts need to be made in the aluminum. Position the shoe or base plate of the saw flat on the surface to be cut. 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. The blade will be about 1 2 inch away from the aluminum.

Instead of pushing it forcefully slide the jigsaw slowly and allow it to eat through the sheet metal. Brought to you by http www ultimatehandyman co uk. If your saw has variable speeds just consult the chart. Usually it s a matter of moving a belt to a different sized pulley.

Work slowly and methodically. Clamp a guide to your aluminum on both sides of your saw. Sharp edges are present on the cut sheet metal so use a metal file or sandpaper to smooth the edges of your project. In terms of blades you ll want to make sure that you have something with a lot of space between the teeth.

Afterwards lower the blade approximately 0 39 inches 0 99 cm past the metal and guide the blade along the metal.