Working With Aluminum Sheets

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Working with aluminum sheets.

The metal folder is made from two right angle sections of metal. This corresponds to the way we ll position our design on the project preview screen in design space. Make sure to use a 60 tooth or more carbide tipped blade and wax the blade to ensure the cut is well lubricated. Welcome to the latest how to installment from jay roche at special 79 barnstorm cycles.

Check out this video. Tired of getting fingers cut on sheet metal while using tin snips. Place aluminum sheet on the stronggrip mat with two sides touching the 1 x1 mark. You can than use either an english wheel planishing hammer or a hammer and dolly to smooth out the metal.

My folder is made from aluminium but angle iron is okay. The spacing between the two nuts and bolts determines the maximum width sheet that can be bent. A simple and quick way to do this is with a panel beater bag a teardrop mallet to first rough in the shape. Cutting aluminum with a table saw it might sound crazy but you can cut sheets of aluminum on a table saw.

Tape down all edges of the sheet so that it does not shift during engraving. Remove any unwanted corners. Do not tape over the areas that will be engraved.