Cutting non ferrous metals with a table saw
On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:27:36 -0800 (PST), 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
I have used composition blades for aluminum/steel/copper sheet, angle,
tubing and rods with good luck.
Wear eye protection and hearing protection!
The cut edges will be sharp, file or sand until smooth.
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