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Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: Paul on January 10, 2004, 22:24:10

Title: Cutting Checkerplate.....?
Post by: Paul on January 10, 2004, 22:24:10

Hi Guys,

I've aquired a sheet of ali Checker plate the question is:

What is the best way to cut it...?

I have tried metal cutters and they don't make a mark on it :?

Can I cut it with a grinder or will the ali clog the disc...

Any ideas... :?:

Title: Cutting Checkerplate.....?
Post by: muddyweb on January 10, 2004, 22:27:40

A grinder will be problematic I would say.

Do you have a jigsaw ?  That's what I normally use

Title: Cutting Checkerplate.....?
Post by: Paul on January 10, 2004, 22:32:34

Oh yes I have a jigsaw... :D

What sort of blade do I go for..?

Title: Cutting Checkerplate.....?
Post by: muddyweb on January 10, 2004, 22:39:50

Use a normal metal blade.  They are normally labelled for use with Aluminium.   I have on occasion used wood blades but they tend to go blunt very quickly.

Title: Cutting Checkerplate.....?
Post by: Paul on January 10, 2004, 22:44:29

Thank's Tim,

A trip to the local diy store tomorrow I think.. :D