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05/09/2010, 11:53 AM | #1 |
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Cutting Aluminum
Does anyone know what type of blade I would use on a table saw to cut aluminum. I am working on making a fixture for a LED fixture and I was wanting to make it out of aluminum.
Thanks
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05/09/2010, 12:06 PM | #2 |
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I just completed a very similar project for LEDs.
Although just about any blade will cut it, I would go with something with 150+ teeth on to prevent bucking and chipping. Blades designed for melamine work pretty good for non-ferrous metals. It'll also wear your blade down so you may want to go with a cheaper blade.
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05/09/2010, 01:06 PM | #3 |
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I am wanting to take 4 x 6 aluminum retangle and cut the bottom out to make a light fixture to mount the LEDs in side of. Maybe it time for some google ScetchUp.
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05/09/2010, 04:14 PM | #5 |
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This is what I am going to buy. 4 x 6 x 0.25
And this is what I am wanting to cut out.
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05/09/2010, 04:47 PM | #6 |
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I would suggest you pick up a blade with a triple chip tooth grind used for cutting non ferrous metals.
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05/09/2010, 06:29 PM | #7 |
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Make sure it's a carbide tipped blade not just steel.
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05/09/2010, 08:13 PM | #8 |
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And I know this goes without saying, but I have done it myself. Wear glasses. Got wood dust in the eyes many of times, you do not want metal in them.
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05/09/2010, 08:40 PM | #9 | |
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I was just working with my router the other day thinking about how I need saftey glasses.
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05/10/2010, 09:37 AM | #11 | |
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uh huh shuuuure. What ever you say Joe. But seriously, it only takes an instant for an accident to happen. Not lecturing but, I have seen first hand (not mine) what a table saw can do to fingers. I have also had plenty of things bounce off my safety glasses.
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05/10/2010, 06:04 PM | #12 |
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I've cut aluminum sheet before with a circular saw. It helps if you use a wax on the blade to reduce friction. Not like a candle wax, a type of blade lubricant. The blade will get unbelievable hot and want to grab, so be careful.
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