Cut Letters Into Sheet Metal

I have seen a few metal cutting tools such as snips and nibblers but they cut through the metal to get to their point of interest which i only want the lettering to be cut.

Cut letters into sheet metal.

I made this at techshop detroit this is a simple quick and easy process for making some calligraphy letters out of sheet metal materials and equipment 16 gauge sheet metal plasma cutter welding gloves and welding goggles bench grinder. It cuts metal almost as easily as a scissors cuts paper. If you move your letters while hammering the letter will shadow so hold your letters nice and steady. Even so your cut will probably be a little ragged.

Hit the hammer once very firmly. The metal itself isn t too think but is thicker than a normal piece of sheet metal. Place sheet metal on a slab of wood. Finishes range from brushed satin rusted painted and powder coated so you can get the metal sign you envision.

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Place your first letter on your drawn line. You need the wood to absorb the shock of hammering into the metal. A rainbow of gorgeous finishes enhance the look of these best selling sign letters.