Cutting 14 Gauge Sheet Metal

Cut metal with your circular saw.

Cutting 14 gauge sheet metal.

These tools are good for cutting soft sheet metals such as tin aluminum and brass. Thicknesses vary from brand to brand but in general a nibbler can cut up to 14 gauge steel. You probably wont find snips which are capable of cutting above 18 gauge mild steel. Hot metal chips will fly everywhere.

The head swivels 360 degrees to cut straight round or irregular holes in sheet metal. Sheet metal is one of the fundamental forms used in metalworking and it can be cut and bent into a variety of shapes countless everyday objects are fabricated from sheet metal. K s percision metals 16409 brass sheet metal rack 0 064 thickness x 6 width x 12 length 14 gauge 1 pc per car made in usa. In our test it cut through rebar like a hot knife through butter.

There are hand operated drill powered electric and pneumatic versions on the market. 16 gauge 1 5mm blade size. Aviation snips and tin snips are a common method of cutting thin sheet metal for hobbyists. Thicknesses can vary significantly.

For instance your cutting 14 gauge metal the chart recommends a 6 blade however if you have a great amount of detail i personally would use a 5 or even a 4 blade sacrificing time to achieve accuracy. You can cut mild steel up to about 3 8 in. Has a bed len. 32 l x 1 3 8 w overall dimensions.

Extremely thin sheets are considered foil or leaf and pieces thicker than 6 mm 0 25 in are considered. Every time the nibbler makes a cut it punches out a small piece of sheet metal. 32 800mm shearing thickness. For a reference on gauge thickness see our gauge chart.

They also create no sparks when cutting. Features a variable speed trigger to smoothly control the metal shear during operation. Shear is perfect for cutting metal roofing flashing and other sheet metal projects. The ironton 4 amp electric metal cutting shear is ideal for cutting various types of sheet metal up to 14 gauge with smooth accurate cuts and precise control over straight and curved cuts.

Sheet metal is metal formed by an industrial process into thin flat pieces. The chart describes what size blade works best for the gauge of metal to be cut and which drill bit is best suited for piercing work. The lower the number the thicker the metal is. 35 1 2 l x 15 3 4 w x 54 1 2 h our guillotine shear can be mounted for stationary use and features compound lever action for mechanical advantage and extended handle for maximum leverage.

Its variable speed trigger and 360 swiveling head let user easily adjust cutting speed and direction. It may not be an obvious choice but fitted with the right blade a circular saw is a great metal cutting tool.