[TheForge] cutting 1/4 copper

[Kevin D]

Justin,

That would likely be the most immediate route.  I even wonder if the sawzall
was wandering because I was applying too much pressure and bending the
blade.  Made me think the jig saw might be more tricky.  But would
definitely do better for curves with the 1/4" wide blade, than the 1" blade
on the sawzall.  Dang 1/4" copper is soft enough I thought it would cut
faster... patience...patience.

Kevin

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 [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Justin Fellenz
 Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 11:49 AM
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 I cut both aluminum and copper up to 1/4" with a fine-tooth metal
 cutting blade in a jig saw. And sheet steel for that matter. Wear eye
 pro.

 JRF

 --- Kevin D <flyinpig at go-concepts.com> wrote:
 >
 > How about a redsmithing question to break the lull?
 >
 > Last year a local scrap yard had some copper for sale, so I bought a
 > couple
 > hundred pounds at $1/lb.  So a buddy of mine would like a chunk out
 > of a
 > ~4'x5'x 1/4" plate that I'd bought.  We spent an hour and a half
 > chiseling
 > down both sides until it was scored and work hardened enough to lay
 > it on a
 > 4x4 and jump on it to break it along the chisel line.
 >
 > We'd tried setting up a fence and cutting it with a sawzall, but it
 > wouldn't
 > cut straight.  The blade flexed too easily, perhaps too much
 > pressure?
 > Anyway, anyone got any better ideas on how to cut out pieces?
 >
 > Kevin Donahoe
 > Flying Pig Forge
 > Morrow, OH 45152
 > flyinpig at go-concepts.com
 >
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