Measure the piece of aluminum with the tape measure.
Cut aluminum siding skill saw.
As these are easier to cut through you re generally okay to use a cordless circular saw to work with them but it s not advisable for other types.
Install a plywood blade backward onto a circular saw.
I show you a simple wooden jig i built myself to cut new aluminum soffit.
Making accurate cuts on aluminum rods tubes and angles is easy with a miter saw and a blade designed to cut nonferrous metal check the label.
Cutting aluminum with a circular saw requires a few special steps.
Metal cutting blade this type of blade has smaller teeth separated by sturdy slots.
If the motor housing on your saw is open and could collect metal chips tape a piece of cloth over the openings to protect the motor windings and bearings while you cut the aluminum.
These include miter saws chop saws table saws and handheld circular saws.
Ensure that you have the right blade.
You can t cut through thick blocks of metal with this one however.
Makita for the most part for trimming shaving and cutting thinner sheet i just run the blade dry it s easier and less to clean up.
Types of circular saw blades for cutting aluminum.
Before cutting aluminum with a circular saw determine what type of aluminum you need to cut such as aluminum siding or an aluminum sheet.
Secure the aluminum to the saw horses with a clamp.
We cut a ton of aluminum at work using circular saws using non ferrous carbide tipped blades on 7 1 4 saws.
It is ideal for thinner sheets up to 11 gauge.
This design helps in cutting metal pipes and sheets.
A carbide blade works but is more likely to grab the material if possible purchase a blade specially designed for cutting aluminum and other non ferrous materials.
Look for a carbide tipped abrasive cutoff wheel when working with metals like copper lead brass and aluminum as these are all nonferrous metals.
Place the piece of aluminum you need to cut on a pair of saw horses.
Mark the area to cut and slowly feed the blade into the siding.
There are two main types.
X 50 carbide teeth aluminum cutting circular saw blade model 48 40 4075 view the milwaukee metal circular saw blades collection 44 97 44 97 unit 44 97 44 97 unit.
For cutting thicker sections i ll use walter cool cut.
