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Default Cutting non ferrous metals with a table saw

On Dec 14, 1:27*pm, JIMMIE wrote:
I have some door kick panels, some brass and a couple of Al ones. I
have used these before to make enclosures but in the past I always cut
them with a reciprocating saw then did a lot of filing to get the
edges straight and pretty. I was wondering if I could cut these using
my table saw. The motor is sealed so I don't have to worry about
getting metal shavings in it. Anyone here ever done this before. If so
what kind of blade did you use? Were there any special techniques you
applied?

It seems like this would save me a lot of finish work if I could do
it.

Jimmie


For thinner panels I use a large paper cutter that I reinforced the
hinge mount. This also cuts larger circuit board. For smaller circuit
board I use a tile cutter I picked up at a garage sale for a buck.


Wayne kd7rur