Rip Cut Sheet Metal

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.

Rip cut sheet metal.

The method you choose to cut sheet metal depends on the thickness of the metal and the type of cut you plan to make. Https amzn to 2kstzae sheet metal hammer. Cut metal with your circular saw. Https amzn to 2ndf97w the best tin aviation snips.

In our test it cut through rebar like a hot knife through butter. Hot metal chips will fly. Then grip the saw with both hands and. 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 2mkd0sj large screw driver. You can cut mild steel up to about 3 8 in. It may not be an obvious choice but fitted with the right blade a circular saw is a great metal cutting tool.

Thick using a ferrous metal cutting blade.