Bandsawing Aluminum sheet metals - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Rick Wolcott · 04-30-2009, 03:16 AM

I am wondering if anyone has done this.
If so what blade and approximate blade speed was used.
I am cutting both 3/16 and 1/4" metal sheet.
Any tips??
Cheers

KtownScroller · 04-30-2009, 12:23 PM

Rick the rule of thumb is to have three teeth in the workpiece at one time. If you find that you need lubrication, squirt a little kerosene on the blade. You might also want to wear plastic gloves as that kerosene will stink up your hands for days. Good luck!

Rolf · 04-30-2009, 12:47 PM

Ricks advice is correct, as an alternative to kerosene there are wax sticks

04-30-2009, 03:16 AM	#1
Rick Wolcott Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	Bandsawing Aluminum sheet metals I am wondering if anyone has done this. If so what blade and approximate blade speed was used. I am cutting both 3/16 and 1/4" metal sheet. Any tips?? Cheers

04-30-2009, 12:23 PM	#2
KtownScroller <<< Member >>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,777	Rick the rule of thumb is to have three teeth in the workpiece at one time. If you find that you need lubrication, squirt a little kerosene on the blade. You might also want to wear plastic gloves as that kerosene will stink up your hands for days. Good luck! __________________ -- Rick --

04-30-2009, 12:47 PM	#3
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,095	Ricks advice is correct, as an alternative to kerosene there are wax sticks __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

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