fozy
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Post by fozy on Oct 28, 2019 16:27:06 GMT 10
I need to cut new guards for my 50s bondwood have purchased thin stainless sheet what is the neatest easiest way to cut the sheet?
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Post by Franklin1 on Oct 28, 2019 20:09:03 GMT 10
G'day foxy,
What is the actual thickness of the stainless sheet? I have cut 1mm stainless using an angle grinder with the thin 1mm blades. Didn't take long for the small cuts I made. Cut edges were fairly smooth, but needed a final cleanup with a fine file.
A nibbler as used on corrugated roofing sheets is an alternative, depending on the thickness of your stainless sheet.
Cheers,
Al.
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Post by markclap on Nov 12, 2019 20:16:04 GMT 10
agree with Al regards 1mm blade on an angle grinder. It's a great way to go on straight or very gentle curved cuts.
For tighter curved shapes a nibbler can be fine but if you can access a plasma cutter then make a wooden template and just follow that with the tip. It's great for most metals. Seen it used for 2mm aluminium and other materials much thicker, very effectively.
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