Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
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I need to cut some 27 ga sheet metal. I know you can turn your skilsaw blade around . My question is do I need a carbide tipped blade or high speed steel also how many teeth.
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Re: Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
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I use a finish cut blade Z 40 to cut sheet metal. Yes it has to be carbide tipped and if you can find one with a negative cutting angle, all the better.
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Re: Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
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Buy a metal cutting blade. Search metal cutting circular saw blade . I checked om ebay. 15 bucks
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Re: Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
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Re: Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
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Use the cheapest saw you can get your hands on. that metal dust is hard on bearings and bushings
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Re: Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
[Re: larrywaugh]
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Thats why ya use a saw blade and not a cutting disk. No metal dust , just very hot metal chips that will sizzle on yer skin. With a worm drive saw, there are almost no sparks either.
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Re: Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
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If you use a toothed blade, you want to make sure it has a high tooth count so as to keep at least 2 teeth on the metal edge, and keep the blade from grabbing the material. For material that thin I'd use an abrasive wheel in a circle saw. Safety glasses and long sleeves will prevent a disaster. Another way to go is a carbide circle saw blade, but that can be an adventure in pain from hot chips.
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Re: Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
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From experience. Use a carbide tipped skill saw blade run the correct direction set for a shallow half inch cut. Don't run a carbide backwards. All the tips will be knocked off.
Last edited by Dirt; 08/20/21 05:45 PM.
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Re: Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
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Thanks for the replies. I think I will try an abrasive wheel on a grinder.
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Re: Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
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Re: Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
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yup...this one....and eye protection
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Re: Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
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Don't forget hearing protection as well. It's kinda loud.
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Re: Cutting sheet metal with a skilsaw
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Use the cheapest saw you can get your hands on. that metal dust is hard on bearings and bushings I agree. I have a few “extra” Mag77’s, so I use the cheapest saw I have. I have cut rebar and other various steel with a abrasive blade. For aluminum I use a regular carbide toothed blade and go easy. Has worked well so far. Hang onto the saw like you meant to! I agree with what others have posted. Eye, ear, and hand protection, all the way.
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