How do I cut metal?

[happyhippydad]

Hi,
I need to cut through 1mm steel. I only have to cut through about a foot. I need a cheap option to do this, no fancy heat rays!

I have a jigsaw. Will a metal cutting blade work?
I have an angle grinder. Will any metal cutting disc work?
Perhaps a metal nibbler?

Any ideas gratefully received.

Thanks, Steve.

 

[big-all]

grinder and jigsaw will both do with the correct blade
jigsaw for curves
tin snips will also do it
what are you cutting/making

 

[Richard C]

I have a jigsaw. Will a metal cutting blade work?

Probably the best option; use a fine tooth metal cutting blade.

I have an angle grinder. Will any metal cutting disc work?

Yes use a thin metal cutting disc.

Perhaps a metal nibbler?

That would work as well but would not be my first choice.

Begs the question, if you already have these tools have you never used them before

 

[Diyisfun]

Tip if cutting thin metal make a sandwich between 2 piece's of thin wood ply etc, will stop it lift & grabbing.
Use fine tooth metal hack saw blade, but depends on if the saw has a deep enough throat.

 

[happyhippydad]

Good question!

I have never worked with metal, just wood and stone and I'm not good at trying things out unless I know they work.

Saying that I found a jigsaw blade saying 'steel' on it (which kind of gave me a hint it might work on steel ) and it sliced straight through it.

Thanks for replying though.

Steve.