Cutting 22 Gauge Sheet Metal

Additionally the type of metal you are cutting make a big difference.

Cutting 22 gauge sheet metal.

Straight shears and throatless shears. Straight shears make cuts that are straight lines. Bench shears come in two general types. 18 gauge aluminum but the opposite is true for stainless.

Today i ll go over three different tools you can use to cut sheet metal and plate. Simply line up your chisel along the line you are going to cut and strike the back of it with a hammer. If your project requires cutting a hole in the center of sheet metal draw it on the metal as you would any other cut line. If you ve hit it hard enough the chisel will cut the sheet metal if it s thin enough.

Then create a pilot hole within the penciled circle using a power drill. Throatless sheers can cut inside curves and other complicated shapes in addition to outside curves and straight lines. A soft wood backer will allow for the chisel to pass through more easily by providing support for the metal.