Cutting 1 4 Steel With Jigsaw

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Cutting 1 4 steel with jigsaw. X 10 tpi hcs reverse cut wood jigsaw blade 5 pack model djt101br5. It ain t pretty and definately not a plasma cutter but it can be done. Make sure the plywood is larger than the steel plate you will be cutting. To reduce the heat buildup you need to use the proper jigsaw blade with minimal pressure and set your jigsaw to a slow cutting speed.

I used it to cut out the wishbone plates for my kit car when i didn t have a plasma. Jigsaws work best for cutting softwood that s no more than 1 1 2 in. To keep the cut square use a sharp blade and avoid forcing the saw through the cut. You can do it.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. 3 0 out of 5 stars 1. Jigsaw blades tend to bend when cutting curves in thicker boards leaving a beveled edge rather than a square one. Lenox tools 1991616 t shank stainless steel cutting jig saw blade 3 1 4 x 3 8 18 tpi 1 pack.

Set the steel plate on top of the plywood. Place a piece of 3 4 inch thick plywood flat on the floor. Thick and hardwood up to 3 4 in. The cut can produce enough heat to melt the teeth from the edge of a jigsaw blade.

Set your store to see local availability view similar in stock. I ve cut throught 4mm steel plate with my jigsaw and blades from aldi no problem. Get it as soon as sat sep 19. Stainless steel builds up heat quickly when you are cutting.

I don t know know how intricate of a cut you ll be able to make but i was able to make a 4 ft cut and a 3 ft cut on 1 8 mild steel with a b d variable speed jigsaw and 3 or 4 blades. 36 tpi high speed steel t shank jig saw blade for cutting metals 5 pack model t118g view the jigsaw blades collection 4 88 4 88.