A fellas another question for u pros out there. U guys know everything. I am going to use thin gauge metal for my interior panels on my chevy and was wondering the right tool to use to cut it? I was thinking a jigsaw? Wanted to see what u recommend? Thanks for all of your guys help.
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Jigsaw??
- Thread starter tikiboi13
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84TurboBuick
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Air shears (or snips if your really good with them) would probably work better, or a large throat band-saw if you have one.
The problem with a jigsaw and really thin material is the vibration caused may make you miss cut it... that and the edges will be jagged.
The problem with a jigsaw and really thin material is the vibration caused may make you miss cut it... that and the edges will be jagged.
Bolster
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Ditto above.
If you decide to use a jigsaw because you don't want to buy new tools, then back your metal to a thin sheet of plywood before cutting, that will help. And get a fine tooth blade for your saw, remembering that 2-3 teeth should be engaged in the work at any time. But, a jigsaw is not the ideal tool here, it is merely the expedient one.
Hey Tiki, welcome to the board. I see you are a so cal neighbor.
If you decide to use a jigsaw because you don't want to buy new tools, then back your metal to a thin sheet of plywood before cutting, that will help. And get a fine tooth blade for your saw, remembering that 2-3 teeth should be engaged in the work at any time. But, a jigsaw is not the ideal tool here, it is merely the expedient one.
Hey Tiki, welcome to the board. I see you are a so cal neighbor.
djd99
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Air shears and tin snips work best.
metal1313
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with the finest blade you can get, using the saw at a low speed and not pushing it to hard you'll be fine. id think about rubber cementing the metal to some heavy cardboard or luan or something else to make cutting a little easier, then you can peel it off. when your done just file/sand the edges
now if you want, id say if you can get yourself a little electric nibbler or hand shear.
like this one, http://www.toolbarn.com/milwaukee-6852-20.html , or really cheap http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92148
now if you want, id say if you can get yourself a little electric nibbler or hand shear.
like this one, http://www.toolbarn.com/milwaukee-6852-20.html , or really cheap http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92148