Metal Cutting - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

ubgoofy2003 · 01-26-2008, 05:26 AM

I have a metal stencil to cut out of 1/16 inch metal & was wanting to know which blade to use. Mike suggested the Iron Man by Flying Dutchman. I have not cut metal before, so any advice would be helpful. I know it will be a delicate cut, because the letters are only 1 1/2 inches, & close together. I would appreciate any help on the blade to use, & any other metal cutting advice. Thanks in advance Larry

lucky788scroller · 01-26-2008, 02:36 PM

I have never tried cutting metal on my scrollsaw, whether ferrous or non-ferrous metals.I cringe at the thoughts of the metal sawdust getting into the moving parts of the saw, and the effects they could have. If Mike says to try the iron man blade, thats the one I would try however, hes a pretty sharp old guy! Dale

3_M · 01-26-2008, 05:32 PM

Larry,

Your sample of the metal cutting blade went in the mail this morning.

Mike

Jim8Mad · 01-27-2008, 02:04 AM

I have cut a small piece of metal once. Make sure you protect your saw from the metal dust. What I did was put a couple pieces of masking tape around the blade and under the table insert to keep it from getting through. Also be sure to put a thin board under the metal to keep the sharp edges that will form from scratching your table. And when you finish a cut and move the blade to the next hole it may be wise to wipe the metal dust from the table to help minimize scratching. Like I said, I did it once and my saw is still working fine. Will I do it again? Maybe. But I would prefer brass or copper if I do.

GrayBeard Phil · 01-27-2008, 03:42 AM

Just keep the saw speed (strokes per minute) WAY, way down.

Keep in mind the metal will get hot, will you need something to protect your finger tips?

Phil

ubgoofy2003 · 01-28-2008, 05:27 PM

Thanks so much for that info ! I sure will need all the help I can get, on what to expect, while cutting the metal. There is a lot more to it than cutting wood. I'm glad to get the help from all of you. Thanks to all of you.
Larry

jigsue · 01-28-2008, 09:11 PM

I have only cut brass. As well as the advice above, it is a good idea to put "sellotape" (clear tape) around the piece to act as a lubricant

cheers

Sue

01-26-2008, 05:26 AM	#1
ubgoofy2003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 486	Metal Cutting I have a metal stencil to cut out of 1/16 inch metal & was wanting to know which blade to use. Mike suggested the Iron Man by Flying Dutchman. I have not cut metal before, so any advice would be helpful. I know it will be a delicate cut, because the letters are only 1 1/2 inches, & close together. I would appreciate any help on the blade to use, & any other metal cutting advice. Thanks in advance Larry

01-26-2008, 05:32 PM	#3
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 628	Larry, Your sample of the metal cutting blade went in the mail this morning. Mike __________________ Home of the FD Blades

01-27-2008, 02:04 AM	#4
Jim8Mad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hemet, CA Posts: 355	I have cut a small piece of metal once. Make sure you protect your saw from the metal dust. What I did was put a couple pieces of masking tape around the blade and under the table insert to keep it from getting through. Also be sure to put a thin board under the metal to keep the sharp edges that will form from scratching your table. And when you finish a cut and move the blade to the next hole it may be wise to wipe the metal dust from the table to help minimize scratching. Like I said, I did it once and my saw is still working fine. Will I do it again? Maybe. But I would prefer brass or copper if I do. __________________ Jim DeWalt DW788 & Dremel 1680

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01-26-2008, 02:36 PM	#2
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I have never tried cutting metal on my scrollsaw, whether ferrous or non-ferrous metals.I cringe at the thoughts of the metal sawdust getting into the moving parts of the saw, and the effects they could have. If Mike says to try the iron man blade, thats the one I would try however, hes a pretty sharp old guy! Dale

01-27-2008, 03:42 AM	#5
GrayBeard Phil Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Near Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,156	Just keep the saw speed (strokes per minute) WAY, way down. Keep in mind the metal will get hot, will you need something to protect your finger tips? Phil

01-28-2008, 05:27 PM	#6
ubgoofy2003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 486	Thanks so much for that info ! I sure will need all the help I can get, on what to expect, while cutting the metal. There is a lot more to it than cutting wood. I'm glad to get the help from all of you. Thanks to all of you. Larry

01-28-2008, 09:11 PM	#7
jigsue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 896	I have only cut brass. As well as the advice above, it is a good idea to put "sellotape" (clear tape) around the piece to act as a lubricant cheers Sue