Rip Cut Sheet Metal

Then create a pilot hole within the penciled circle.

Rip cut sheet metal.

Https amzn to 2mkd0sj large screw driver. Start by taping both sides of the sheet metal directly over the line you want to cut and clamp the metal to a work station so it doesn t move. In our test it cut through rebar like a hot knife through butter. Jigsaws and metal cutting band saws are more work but can make most cuts in light to medium sheet metal.

To cut straight lines use an electric saw. A handheld cutting tool fitted with a metal cut off wheel will easily cut through sheet. Https amzn to 2kstzae sheet metal hammer. Cut metal with your circular saw.

It may not be an obvious choice but fitted with the right blade a circular saw is a great metal cutting tool. You can cut mild steel up to about 3 8 in. Then grip the saw with both hands and. Hot metal chips will fly.

Step 5 optional if your project requires cutting a hole in the center of sheet metal draw it on the metal as you would any other cut line.