Cutting Sheet Metal With A Scroll Saw

1 scroll down to see selection by size of scroll saw blades.

Cutting sheet metal with a scroll saw.

Hot metal chips will fly. Sheets can be taped between pieces of 1 8 plywood to prevent burrs on the underside keep shavings under control and protect the saw table. You can cut mild steel up to about 3 8 in. If you have a thicker metal you ll probably want to use a circular saw or bandsaw to make your cuts.

In our test it cut through rebar like a hot knife through butter. If the hard metal is thicker than a quarter inch find another saw. 12 pieces scroll saw blades with spiral teeth for wood metal plastic cutting sawing carve fits most of major saw brands bosch dewalt makita etc. It is possible to cut harder metals with a scroll saw.

Although possible it is very difficult and not recommended. Work slowly as you feed the metal through the blade. You can use a scroll saw to cut through just about any type of metal including aluminum copper brass bronze and cold rolled steel. However it is very difficult.

Harder metals should not be cut using a scroll saw. Thick using a ferrous metal cutting blade. Therefore it is advised that harder metals should not be cut using a scroll saw. 2 enter quantity desired and click add to cart or call us and we ll be happy to take your order.

It was designed for sawing intricate patterns in 1 thick steel plate making dies. Refer to the table above for manufacturing specifications and recommendations. Should you wish to take on the challenge be sure to use the saw on a low speed setting and the blade is adequately lubricated. It s variable speed variable stroke up to 6 and a has sturdy sliding cross head style frame that will take all kinds of blades and files.

Equipped with a metal cutting blade the scroll saw can cut soft metal such as copper silver brass and aluminum up to 1 8 thick as well as 1 8 brass rod. Being that mostly thinner or ornamental metals are cut when using a scroll saw you should just accept the idea that any piece you manufacture is not going to be anything heavy duty. 1 3 8 out of 5 stars 37 12 39 12. It may not be an obvious choice but fitted with the right blade a circular saw is a great metal cutting tool.

How to select scroll saw blades. Scroll saws are capable of cutting insanely intricate patterns compared to other saws which is why they re excellent for fine work but because of this they are delicate machines. Cut metal with your circular saw.