Cutting Copper Sheet With A Torch

Take your time and let the cutter work its way through the copper for a straighter and even cut.

Cutting copper sheet with a torch.

Measure the dimensions needed with tape measure. For higher gauges meaning thinner copper you can easily do it with standard hardware store metal snips. They look like big scissors and work the same way. Once the copper sheet has been marked where it needs to be cut the sheers blades are positioned on each side of the sheet as would be regular scissors when cutting paper.

For thicker copper sheet you would want to use a jewelry saw it s a bit slower but gives you a nicer finished cutting edge. Cutting slower will also give you plenty of opportunity to blow away the bits and pieces of copper and dust caused by the cutting process. Mark the required dimensions on the surface of the sheet using marking tool and straightedge. Begin cut with metal cutting sheer.

The sheers handles are brought together to cut through the sheet. Cutting your own copper shapes can be easier than you think.