How To Smoothly Cut Copper Sheet

Then grip the saw with both hands and.

How to smoothly cut copper sheet.

2d contouring tips and tricks. If you need to cut fine details in thin material here s some recipes and tips to get you started. The method you choose to cut sheet metal depends on the thickness of the metal and the type of cut you plan to make. For thicker copper sheet you would want to use a jewelry saw it s a bit slower but gives you a nicer finished.

Start by taping both sides of the sheet metal directly over the line you want to cut and clamp the metal to a work station so it doesn t move. As the rough edges are removed switch to finer grit sandpaper. The sheers handles are brought together to cut through the sheet. 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.

Cutting your own copper shapes can be easier than you think. Use the 220 grit sandpaper and begin to smooth the edges of the metal using light strokes. For higher gauges meaning thinner copper you can easily do it with standard hardware store metal snips. To cut straight lines use an electric saw.

They look like big scissors and work the same way. Work gloves must be worn during the cutting process as the cutting edge of the copper is very sharp.