Cutting 1 4 Steel With Jigsaw

Lenox tools 1991616 t shank stainless steel cutting jig saw blade 3 1 4 x 3 8 18 tpi 1 pack.

Cutting 1 4 steel with jigsaw.

Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Jigsaw blades tend to bend when cutting curves in thicker boards leaving a beveled edge rather than a square one. Set your store to see local availability view similar in stock. Thick and hardwood up to 3 4 in.

I ve cut throught 4mm steel plate with my jigsaw and blades from aldi no problem. To keep the cut square use a sharp blade and avoid forcing the saw through the cut. X 10 tpi hcs reverse cut wood jigsaw blade 5 pack model djt101br5. Set the steel plate on top of the plywood.

I don t know know how intricate of a cut you ll be able to make but i was able to make a 4 ft cut and a 3 ft cut on 1 8 mild steel with a b d variable speed jigsaw and 3 or 4 blades. You can do it. To reduce the heat buildup you need to use the proper jigsaw blade with minimal pressure and set your jigsaw to a slow cutting speed. 36 tpi high speed steel t shank jig saw blade for cutting metals 5 pack model t118g view the jigsaw blades collection 4 88 4 88.

Get it as soon as sat sep 19. Place a piece of 3 4 inch thick plywood flat on the floor. Jigsaws work best for cutting softwood that s no more than 1 1 2 in. It ain t pretty and definately not a plasma cutter but it can be done.

Vermont american 30003 u shank 2 3 4 inch 18tpi cabide tipped stainless steel jigsaw blade. I ve cut 1 4 plate with my makita and decent bosch metal cutting blades 14tpi iirc and its slowing going but very do able. Stainless steel builds up heat quickly when you are cutting. Make sure the plywood is larger than the steel plate you will be cutting.

3 0 out of 5 stars 1. The cut can produce enough heat to melt the teeth from the edge of a jigsaw blade.