Cutting Aluminum Sheet Circular Saw

Todays toolsday video is all about cutting metal with a circular saw.

Cutting aluminum sheet circular saw.

A metal cutting circular saw relies on different methods and angles to work and it comes with a whole set of safety hazards that you might not be aware of. You can t cut through thick blocks of metal with this one however. To ensure you perform the cut safely and effectively we ve answered some of the top questions asked about cutting metal with a circular saw. I know there are probably many other me.

While a metal cutting saw has a collection bin to prevent metal chips from getting into the machine a woodcutting saw isn t designed this way. This is because a wood cutting circular saw has an open motor housing. If the blade grabs the material during the cut it can pinch the blade and damage the blade and can also hurt the operator for this reason you want it clamped in place. Types of circular saw blades for cutting aluminum.

Mini circular saw set multi function professional compact circular saw with 3 carbide tipped blade power saws circular compact for wood metal drywall tile and plastic cutting 3 9 out of 5 stars 81 99 98 99. This design helps in cutting metal pipes and sheets. Before cutting aluminum with a circular saw determine what type of aluminum you need to cut such as aluminum siding or an aluminum sheet. It is ideal for thinner sheets up to 11 gauge.

Metal cutting blade this type of blade has smaller teeth separated by sturdy slots. First you need a way to clamp the material in place. Not all metal cutting circular saw blades will cut thin sheet materials such a roofing and metal trim. Not just any saw though specific metal saws.

If you do decide to use a wood saw on metal only use a 7 1 4 inch blade and preferably a worm drive blade which provides extra. There are two main types. However aluminum also can be cut with a circular saw.