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Hand Tools
- Chisel and Hammer. Cutting aluminum sheet metal with a hammer and chisel is relatively straight forward, line up the edge of the chisel along the line you wish to cut and strike the chisel with a hammer.
- Snips.
- Hacksaw.
- Hand Shear.
- Straight Bench Shears.
- Beverly Throatless Shears.
- Band Saw.
- Stationary Nibbler.
Herein, what is the best way to cut aluminum?
Steps
- Use a wood-cutting saw with carbide-tipped blades to cut most aluminum.
- Apply cutting lubricants on your blades or bits.
- Reduce the diameter of the cutting blade for better results.
- Use a C-clamp to secure your aluminum piece(s).
- Feed the aluminum through the blade, or the blade through the aluminum.
Also know, what is the best tool for cutting aluminum?
The 5 Best Tools for Cutting Aluminum
- A Miter Saw – Our Preferred Method. If you want power and precision, a miter saw is your best bet.
- Electric Shears. For cutting flexibility, you can't go wrong with a good set of electric shears.
- A Dremel Rotary Tool.
- Aviation Snips.
- Utility Knife.
Employees of Home Depot are not qualified as precision aluminum cutters and will NOT be liable for any 'mistakes' that are made in cutting the aluminum. I recommend that you either 'bring your own' hacksaw or buy one from Home Depot and make the cut yourself.