Cut Aluminum Siding Skill Saw

I show you a simple wooden jig i built myself to cut new aluminum soffit.

Cut aluminum siding skill saw.

Makita for the most part for trimming shaving and cutting thinner sheet i just run the blade dry it s easier and less to clean up. For cutting thicker sections i ll use walter cool cut. Measure the piece of aluminum with the tape measure. Before cutting aluminum with a circular saw determine what type of aluminum you need to cut such as aluminum siding or an aluminum sheet.

Mark the area to cut and slowly feed the blade into the siding. Making accurate cuts on aluminum rods tubes and angles is easy with a miter saw and a blade designed to cut nonferrous metal check the label. It is ideal for thinner sheets up to 11 gauge. X 50 carbide teeth aluminum cutting circular saw blade model 48 40 4075 view the milwaukee metal circular saw blades collection 44 97 44 97 unit 44 97 44 97 unit.

Place the piece of aluminum you need to cut on a pair of saw horses. Ensure that you have the right blade. This design helps in cutting metal pipes and sheets. If the motor housing on your saw is open and could collect metal chips tape a piece of cloth over the openings to protect the motor windings and bearings while you cut the aluminum.

Metal cutting blade this type of blade has smaller teeth separated by sturdy slots. This jig can also be used to easily cut vinyl. A carbide blade works but is more likely to grab the material if possible purchase a blade specially designed for cutting aluminum and other non ferrous materials. I m using irwin to.

Install a plywood blade backward onto a circular saw. Secure the aluminum to the saw horses with a clamp. Cutting aluminum with a circular saw requires a few special steps. We cut a ton of aluminum at work using circular saws using non ferrous carbide tipped blades on 7 1 4 saws.

There are two main types. You can t cut through thick blocks of metal with this one however. As these are easier to cut through you re generally okay to use a cordless circular saw to work with them but it s not advisable for other types. These include miter saws chop saws table saws and handheld circular saws.