[sdiy] Cut Aluminum

[dj hohum]

Wow, you're  a better man than me. If I used a hacksaw to try and cut
a straight line it would look anything but straight. I'm thinking one
of those really small scroll saws might be worth an investment though.



On 7/10/07, Ken Stone <sasami at hotkey.net.au> wrote:
> A hacksaw can be used. You need to cut at a slight angle from the flat, not
> from the edge, if you want a straight cut. Your blade should be perhaps 5
> degrees from the surface of the panel. I have done many panels this way.
>
> Ken
>
> >Does anyone cut their own aluminum panels?  I used to get them all cut
> >where I get the metal, and they used to chop it up into several sized
> >panels that I specified.   I'd be able to get 4 or 5 each of several
> >different panel sizes for about $30.  Now all of a sudden they want to
> >charge me something like $10 per cut!
> >I can still get a sheet of aluminum inexpensively.  They use a big metal
> >brake at the shop.  I'm not sure how I'd cut it at home.  I don't own a
> >band saw (don't even know if that would work).
> >I've mostly got hand tools.  Circular saws, jig saw, dremmel, etc.  I'd
> >buy a tool, if it will cost less than the couple of hundred dollars the
> >place wants to cut my panels.
> >
> >thanks
> >
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