Cutting Sheet Metal With A Scroll Saw

Harder metals should not be cut using a scroll saw.

Cutting sheet metal with a scroll saw.

It s more than a scaled up die filer it s really a scroll saw made for cutting metal. How to select scroll saw blades. 1 3 8 out of 5 stars 37 12 39 12. Hot metal chips will fly.

Thick using a ferrous metal cutting blade. If the hard metal is thicker than a quarter inch find another saw. Therefore it is advised that harder metals should not be cut using a scroll saw. If you have a thicker metal you ll probably want to use a circular saw or bandsaw to make your cuts.

Although possible it is very difficult and not recommended. 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. It is possible to cut harder metals with a scroll saw. Cut metal with your circular saw.

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. It may not be an obvious choice but fitted with the right blade a circular saw is a great metal cutting tool. 1 scroll down to see selection by size of scroll saw blades. Work slowly as you feed the metal through the blade.

However it is very difficult. 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. You can cut mild steel up to about 3 8 in. In our test it cut through rebar like a hot knife through butter.

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. You can use a scroll saw to cut through just about any type of metal including aluminum copper brass bronze and cold rolled steel. 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.

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. If you are absolutely dedicated to doing so use a slow speed setting make sure the blade is properly lubricated and feed the metal through the blade slowly. 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.