The blade s teeth vary in size and spacing according to application.
How to saw sheet metal.
A thin slightly flexible blade runs across the open portion of the hack saw s frame.
As a beginner it s good to know that your saw blades will break it happens to the most experienced of jewellers.
The hack saw is the most common hand saw used to cut metal.
Use a pencil to draw pattern where you want the metal sheet cut.
Mark the metal sheet.
The hack saw s most recognizable characteristic is a rigid c shaped frame attached to a pistol grip handle.
How to cut sheet metal with a metal circular saw 1.
This method is a proven way of piercing your metal to create intricate cut out patterns in your metal sheet.
Open the snips all the way at the beginning of a cut and seat the sheet metal as deep as possible into the opening this provides you with maximum leverage.
Another method of creating holes in your sheet metal is by using your jeweller s saw.
For cutting out holes in sheet metal it s going to be necessary that you begin with a starter hole this can be formed by using the hammer and chisel method to punch through the metal.