Cutting Aluminum Sheet With Jigsaw

How to cut sheet steel using a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade.

Cutting aluminum sheet with jigsaw.

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. When you re cutting aluminum on a band saw you ll want to crank the blade speed up to 250 feet per minute. Position the saw close to the side of the aluminum where you want to begin cutting. If your saw has variable speeds just consult the chart.

Cutting sheet metal is slow work with a jigsaw and even more so if you are working with corrugated metal. Work slowly and methodically. Do it carefully and slowly to make sure you get the shape right. Clamp a guide to your aluminum on both sides of your saw.

The blade will be about 1 2 inch away from the aluminum. Position the shoe or base plate of the saw flat on the surface to be cut. Sharp edges are present on the cut sheet metal so use a metal file or sandpaper to smooth the edges of your project. Usually it s a matter of moving a belt to a different sized pulley.

Use a jigsaw if circular cuts need to be made in the aluminum. Position the jigsaw at the point where the cut will begin. Slowly push the jigsaw forward following the cutting line. Afterwards lower the blade approximately 0 39 inches 0 99 cm past the metal and guide the blade along the metal.

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