Jigsaw Blades That Cut Tin Roof

Lenox 3 pack 6 in 18 tpi metal cutting reciprocating saw blade.

Jigsaw blades that cut tin roof.

How to cut sheet steel using a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade. I use pencil lines pop lines are too fuzzy. You must use only a specialty blade designed for cutting sheet metal. Using a jigsaw that delivers a 1 in.

You can use a circular saw to cut tin roofing but it is not the best method for cutting metal sheet. It may not be an obvious choice but fitted with the right blade a circular saw is a great metal cutting tool. Metal roofing with ribs cuts easier from the back side the down side when screwed to the roof. Your jigsaw should also have a variable speed setting which is ideal for metal you will want to select a low medium speed setting.

In our test it cut through rebar like a hot knife through butter. For pricing and availability. There are two types. Hot metal chips will fly.

Thick using a ferrous metal cutting blade. Inexpensive steel tooth blades and carbide tooth blades. Bosch 21 teeth bi metal t shank jig saw blade set for cutting 10 16 gauge sheet metal and thin metals 3 pack model t121af3 view the jigsaw blades collection 8 97 8 97. Metal cutting saw blades.

You will need a powerful jigsaw and even more so if you are working with heavy gauge corrugated metal. Now you can mount the blade in the saw and cut the roofing metal but you are only removing 1 16 of an inch a much thinner and easier cut. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Brought to you by http www ultimatehandyman co uk.

Cut metal with your circular saw. A note on jigsaw types. Long blade stroke will get you through a job faster than using a saw with a 1 2 in. Dewalt 5 pack 6 in.

You can cut mild steel up to about 3 8 in. For pricing and availability. Jigsaws with this feature have dialed settings that change the pitch of the blade from straight up and down for metal cutting to angled forward for aggressively cutting wood.