 Cutting Aluminum |
 Oct 28 2006, 06:53 PM
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I need to repeatly cut a bunch of 2" wide 1/8" aluminum plate in identical lengths. My original plan was to use my 14" cutoff saw. Unfortunately, I just found out an abrasive saw just melts the alumium, doesn't really cut through it.
I could use my jigsaw, but it's not that accurate. I've cut a 10" chopsaw also. I did a little searching and some people are using fine alternate tooth wood blade, but that doesn't seem too safe. So any ideas out there? -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
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Oct 28 2006, 09:12 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
I'll bet there's a blade out there to use especially for aluminum, I know they make die grinder bits for it. I think the best would be a band saw setup, but I bet you don't have one of those....
 I've used a plywood blade to cut aluminum siding type material before, but there are chunks that fly everywhere and it makes one hellatious noise.... -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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black92_tsi_awd Cutting Aluminum Oct 28 2006, 06:53 PM
treydawgs4g63T you might also be able to bring it to 14th street ... Oct 28 2006, 10:54 PM The Iron Goat Enter a seasoned veteran:
A fine toothed carbide ... Oct 29 2006, 08:57 AM black92_tsi_awd Goat, what was the tooth count on the blade you us... Oct 29 2006, 09:34 AM MidwestDSM QUOTE (The Iron Goat @ Oct 29 2006, 08:57 AM)... Oct 29 2006, 12:04 PM
The Iron Goat That 80 tooth will work like a charm. Some prefer... Oct 29 2006, 07:00 PM |
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