In this weeks video i make a drill powered hacksaw.
Cut sheet metal with hacksaw.
Hold the tool tight.
A hacksaw is a versatile type of saw useful for cutting a variety of materials for projects around the home.
Power hacksaws have been used for a long time and are getting more scarce with the availability of the me.
A recip saw with a metalcutting blade also works great for remodeling demolition when there are nails and pipes to cut off.
Hacksaw hacksaws or jeweler s saws are another basic hand tool which can be used to cut sheet metal.
For a cleaner cut put a strip of masking tape on the top and bottom of the sheet to keep chips from scratching the material.
Install one of the cutoff cutters.
Other types of saws are more specifically geared toward cutting a single type of material.
Align the blade of the snips with the pattern that you drew and keep it in contact with the sheet metal.
Repeat the process until you finish the cut.
Mount a metal cutting blade in your recip saw and you ve got the ultimate power hacksaw for cutting bolts rods pipes and angle iron.
Also you should know that the blades of a hacksaw only cut in one direction.
Cutting thick materials like metal requires a blade with small teeth.
As a classic plumber s tool the hacksaw is primarily a tool for cutting metals such as steel pipes or sheet metal but it can also be very useful for cutting plastic pipes when you don t have a specialty tool designed for that purpose.
Select the correct blade for the project being undertaken and ensure it is securely inserted in the frame handle with the teeth facing either forwards or backwards depending on preference.
Tips for cutting metal using a hacksaw.
One of the benefits of owning a hacksaw is that one blade can successfully cut metal plastic and wood.
You are limited in turning radius and depth because of the geometry of a hack saw.
Always wear eye protection and gloves when cutting metal.
When using a hacksaw choose a blade that matches the material you are cutting.
A hacksaw can cut sheet metal but its shape limits its turning radius and depth of cut.
Mark the cut line with adhesive tape and draw your cut lines.
Carefully squeeze the tin snips handles with one hand to start cutting.
Place the dremel cutter on the cutting line perpendicularly to the sheet metal.
Lastly finish the cut by running a metal file along the edges of the metal.
Check the blade is rigid correctly aligned and taut.
