Cut Aluminum Sheet On Table Saw

If the aluminum is less than of an inch thick you should not use your table saw to cut it.

Cut aluminum sheet on table saw. For cutting 1 16 thru 1 8 material use 10 teeth per diameter inch 10 x 100 tooth or a 12 x 120 teeth. Much easier on the saw probably because the bandsaw kerf is about 025 where the table saw kerf is 125. Measure the piece of aluminum with the tape measure. Yes you can cut it on the table saw but it s much easier on a wood cutting bandsaw.

Cutting aluminum with a table saw requires a blade designated specifically for cutting non ferrous. Start by unplugging the table saw. Carefully take off the blade you usually use for cutting wood. Cutting aluminum with a table saw blade selection.

My 14 delta using a lennox diemaster blade 4tpi hook cuts aluminum like butter. Clamp a guide to your aluminum on both sides of your saw. Secure the aluminum to the saw horses with a clamp. Afterwards lower the blade approximately 0 39 inches 0 99 cm past the metal and guide the blade along the metal.

When you are cutting aluminum with a table saw it is important to provide lubrication so that the. Place the piece of aluminum you need to cut on a pair of saw horses. Use a jigsaw if circular cuts need to be made in the aluminum. Position the saw close to the side of the aluminum where you want to begin cutting.

Before cutting aluminum with a circular saw determine what type of aluminum you need to cut such as aluminum siding or an aluminum sheet.