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Cutting Aluminum sheet for Compartments?
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<blockquote data-quote="DaleH" data-source="post: 424367" data-attributes="member: 15636"><p>Jig saw - new metal blade - fine tooth/high teeth count per inch. </p><p></p><p>I did all of my new transom pieces (0.093" thick) using a jigsaw, less when I rough ripped out the OB cut-out, where I used a sawzall ... but in same manner, i.e., new blade for metal. Don't cheap out and use an old blade for you new work!</p><p></p><p>On thin aluminum on <u>existing </u>panels I have had great luck using a fine tooth laminate blade, as it cuts on the down-stroke and leaves a super clean cut <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> at the surface of the panel! I also tape off the surrounding area w/ blue tape so the foot of the jig saw doesn't scratch or gouge any existing painting or finished surface.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaleH, post: 424367, member: 15636"] Jig saw - new metal blade - fine tooth/high teeth count per inch. I did all of my new transom pieces (0.093" thick) using a jigsaw, less when I rough ripped out the OB cut-out, where I used a sawzall ... but in same manner, i.e., new blade for metal. Don't cheap out and use an old blade for you new work! On thin aluminum on [u]existing [/u]panels I have had great luck using a fine tooth laminate blade, as it cuts on the down-stroke and leaves a super clean cut :) at the surface of the panel! I also tape off the surrounding area w/ blue tape so the foot of the jig saw doesn't scratch or gouge any existing painting or finished surface. [/QUOTE]
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