How Do I Cut Copper Sheet

Cutting the copper sheet step iii.

How do i cut copper 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. Work gloves must be worn during the cutting process as the cutting edge of the copper is very sharp. Begin cut with metal cutting sheer. Debur the ends to make them smooth.

For small diameter copper pipe which can be soft and pinchable stick to the pipe slice method described later. Another tool is a plate shear for cutting slightly. Place down on your blue mat. Cut the copper sheet.

Do this for all of your cuts until you have freed your pattern from the copper sheet. For thin sheets of metal you can use tin snips to cut through it. Using a metal cutting sheer begin to make the cuts along your marks. Cut slowly and make straight lines in as continuous a motion as you can.

Mark the required dimensions on the surface of the sheet using marking tool and straightedge. How to cut copper sheet like a pro step i. Press the sheet down well with your brayer to make sure it is stuck well. To proceed using a pipe cutter position your copper pipe in the pipe cutter and.

Before you start cutting i would recommend taping couple of your major fingers. This is the only mat that i would use to cut metal as you do not want it to be very sticky. To cut straight lines use an electric saw. You can use barkeepers powdered cleaner bon ami is similar or if you want to go all natural baking soda lemon juice and dish liquid work pretty good.

There are three tools that kevin caron uses a lot to get a precise cut from a thin piece of metal. Cut a 12 12 or smaller piece from your roll of metal with metal shears. 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. Then grip the saw with both hands and push the blade through the metal to cut it.

One tool is a foot shear or a jump shear. Elevate and support one edge of sheet with free hand allowing entry point for cut enough clearance for metal cutting sheer to proceed. Preparing for the job step ii.