Cutting 1 4 Steel With Jigsaw

I ve cut 1 4 plate with my makita and decent bosch metal cutting blades 14tpi iirc and its slowing going but very do able.

Cutting 1 4 steel with jigsaw.

To keep the cut square use a sharp blade and avoid forcing the saw through the cut. Jigsaw blades tend to bend when cutting curves in thicker boards leaving a beveled edge rather than a square one. Stainless steel builds up heat quickly when you are cutting. Get it as soon as sat sep 19.

Make sure the plywood is larger than the steel plate you will be cutting. Vermont american 30003 u shank 2 3 4 inch 18tpi cabide tipped stainless steel jigsaw blade. 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. X 10 tpi hcs reverse cut wood jigsaw blade 5 pack model djt101br5.

Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. 3 0 out of 5 stars 1. 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. Set your store to see local availability view similar in stock.

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. It ain t pretty and definately not a plasma cutter but it can be done. Thick and hardwood up to 3 4 in. Set the steel plate on top of the plywood.

You can do it. The cut can produce enough heat to melt the teeth from the edge of a jigsaw blade. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Place a piece of 3 4 inch thick plywood flat on the floor.

I used it to cut out the wishbone plates for my kit car when i didn t have a plasma. Lenox tools 1991616 t shank stainless steel cutting jig saw blade 3 1 4 x 3 8 18 tpi 1 pack.