How to cut stainless steel with a jigsaw step 1.
How to cut stainless steel sheet with jigsaw.
Sharp edges are present on the cut sheet metal so use a metal file or sandpaper to smooth the edges of your project.
Mark the cutting line with a marker on the backside of the sheet.
Measure the length that you need to cut the stainless steel with the tape measure.
Pull the trigger of the jigsaw to begin cutting the stainless steel.
Lay the stainless steel flat on the worktable.
Instead of pushing it forcefully slide the jigsaw slowly and allow it to eat through the sheet metal.
Coat the jigsaw blade with cutting and tapping fluid and align the jigsaw blade with the permanent marker cut line on the surface of the stainless steel.
Thinner sheets however only require a tin snip.
How to cut stainless steel sheet with a saw.
After doing the first two steps you are ready to cut your stainless steel.
Do it carefully and slowly to make sure you get the shape right.
Repeat the process to place a second mark on the stainless steel.
Insert an 18 teeth per inch jigsaw blade into the jigsaw and set the jigsaw to cut at the slow speed.
If you are cutting through thicker sheets an angle grinder power shear or circular saw is the best option.
Clamp a straightedge guide a level a board or a straightedge over the stainless sheet positioned so the saw blade will be on the cutting.
Cut the stainless steel.
For stainless tubing a circular saw is a perfect tool to use.