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Old 02-02-2010, 11:28 PM   #1
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Default Cutting Expanded Sheet Metal

Whats the best way to cut #13, 1/2" expanded sheet metal? I need to make long straight cuts in 4x8 sheets. I bought a metal cutting circular saw and thought it would be perfect, but the 13ga metal is to thin for this saw apparently because it mangles the stuff and gets caught up in it.

How about using a regular wood working circular saw with a 7" metal cut off wheel that has same RPM rating of the saw and arbor size?
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Old 02-02-2010, 11:34 PM   #2
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The best thing would be to find a local metal shop and have it sheared. It would be well worth the money!
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Old 02-02-2010, 11:44 PM   #3
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I've been getting by pretty good using a 4.5" angle grinder but man does it eat the cut off wheel$!!
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Default Re: Cutting Expanded Sheet Metal

Borrow a plasma, and use a straight edge.

Most metal fab and even many sales shops will have a shear, for a nominal fee, they should make the cuts for you.
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Old 02-03-2010, 01:36 AM   #5
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Default Re: Cutting Expanded Sheet Metal

I have used a Sawzall with a good blade and 2X4 clamped to materal for a straight edge. Good luck
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Old 02-03-2010, 11:14 AM   #6
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Plasma cutter.

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Old 02-03-2010, 12:24 PM   #7
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How about using a regular wood working circular saw with a 7" metal cut off wheel that has same RPM rating of the saw and arbor size?
That was my first thought, use a piece of flat stock next to your cut to keep it's shape. The second would be as wrenflyer and Gummi Bear said, have a sheet metal shop shear it.
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Old 02-03-2010, 12:43 PM   #8
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Clamp on edge of table with 2x4.
Set saw with metal blade on 2x4.
set depth of cut so blade barley goes through mesh and have at it.
The low angle of attack will minimize the deformation.
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Old 02-03-2010, 01:16 PM   #9
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I've been getting by pretty good using a 4.5" angle grinder but man does it eat the cut off wheel$!!
I use a cut off wheel in my angle grinder as well.

TIP: I used to buy the cheapo wheels from Harbour Frieght by the ten pack because they were cheap and I went through so many.
A friend bought me some "Sait" brand wheels as a birthday present joke.
They last 5 times longer than the HF wheel and in the long run cheaper.
Try a higher quality wheel and see if you get more life out of it.
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Old 02-03-2010, 01:36 PM   #10
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4 1/2 grinder with thin blade...
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