Cut Letters Into Sheet Metal

If you ve got a lot of straight cutting to do buy tin snips like the one shown in photo 4.

Cut letters into sheet metal.

How to plasma cut calligraphy letters. Solid metal letters and logos can be made from aluminum steel copper bronze and brass. Considered the premium in sign lettering cut metal letters immediately increase the value of an entrance storefront or lobby. If you move your letters while hammering the letter will shadow so hold your letters nice and steady.

I have seen a few metal cutting tools such as snips and nibblers but they cut through the metal to get to their point of interest which i only want the lettering to be cut. I made this at techshop detroit this is a simple quick and easy process for making some calligraphy letters out of sheet metal materials and equipment 16 gauge sheet metal plasma cutter welding gloves and welding goggles bench grinder. It cuts metal almost as easily as a scissors cuts paper. The metal itself isn t too think but is thicker than a normal piece of sheet metal.

If you re using compound snips open and close the jaws fully with each stroke to maximize the length of the cut. More metals more finishes from prime aluminum to stainless steel to bronze to brass copper and core ten steel we offer the widest range of metal alloys finishes and gauges. Place sheet metal on a slab of wood. Place your first letter on your drawn line.

Even so your cut will probably be a little ragged. Finishes range from brushed satin rusted painted and powder coated so you can get the metal sign you envision. A rainbow of gorgeous finishes enhance the look of these best selling sign letters.