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« 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... :?:
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« Reply #1 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
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« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2004, 22:32:34 »
Oh yes I have a jigsaw... :D

What sort of blade do I go for..?
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« Reply #3 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.
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« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2004, 22:44:29 »
Thank's Tim,

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