How To Saw Sheet Metal

How to cut sheet metal with a metal circular saw 1.

How to saw sheet metal.

The blade s teeth vary in size and spacing according to application. This method is a proven way of piercing your metal to create intricate cut out patterns in your metal sheet. For cutting out holes in sheet metal it s going to be necessary that you begin with a starter hole this can be formed by using the hammer and chisel method to punch through the metal. Use a pencil to draw pattern where you want the metal sheet cut.

Be sure to clamp the metal sheet on the table it is placed to avoid unnecessary movements during cutting process. Another method of creating holes in your sheet metal is by using your jeweller s saw. The hack saw is the most common hand saw used to cut metal. A thin slightly flexible blade runs across the open portion of the hack saw s frame.

Although metal shears can cut through metal effectively getting to grips with a jeweller s saw means that you will have the skill of cutting out intricate shapes from your sheet metal. Mark the metal sheet. The hack saw s most recognizable characteristic is a rigid c shaped frame attached to a pistol grip handle.