Sawing Copper Sheet

With careful attention to measurements and a steady motion of cutting this task should prove easy to even the most novice builders.

Sawing copper sheet.

Lay out the copper sheet. Metal cutting blades come in sizes to fit either angle grinders or circular saws. 24 gauge makes a nice medium weight cuff bracelet for example. Supporting the metal on both sides of the blade keeps it from wobbling.

I commonly use 24 and 26 gauge for making jewelry and enameling. Cutting the copper sheet step iii. The hacksaw is a type of hand driven saw with a very thin blade. How to cut copper sheet like a pro step i.

Less wobbling easier sawing. Separate the region you expect to cut. A single word of exhortation about the cuts. 0 5mm copper sheet would be 0 019685 inches thick around 24 gauge and snips would be recommended for cutting.

Hold your metal in place on the bench pin with your non dominant hand. The type of cut you need will decide which scissors you use. The saw blade s teeth are very small so they. What tools can be used to cut copper metal cutting blade.

Hold the saw frame between 90 and 45 degrees to your metal and start sawing. Preparing for the job step ii.