Debur the ends to make them smooth.
How do i cut copper sheet.
Before you start cutting i would recommend taping couple of your major fingers.
Elevate and support one edge of sheet with free hand allowing entry point for cut enough clearance for metal cutting sheer to proceed.
Cut slowly and make straight lines in as continuous a motion as you can.
Work gloves must be worn during the cutting process as the cutting edge of the copper is very sharp.
There are three tools that kevin caron uses a lot to get a precise cut from a thin piece of metal.
Preparing for the job step ii.
To proceed using a pipe cutter position your copper pipe in the pipe cutter and.
One tool is a foot shear or a jump shear.
Draw your shapes you want to cut onto copper with pencil or a sharpie marker.
Press the sheet down well with your brayer to make sure it is stuck well.
Measure the dimensions needed with tape measure.
This is the only mat that i would use to cut metal as you do not want it to be very sticky.
Cut a 12 12 or smaller piece from your roll of metal with metal shears.
Cutting the copper sheet step iii.
Do this for all of your cuts until you have freed your pattern from the copper sheet.
For small diameter copper pipe which can be soft and pinchable stick to the pipe slice method described later.
Mark the required dimensions on the surface of the sheet using marking tool and straightedge.
Once the copper sheet has been marked where it needs to be cut the sheers blades are positioned on each side of the sheet as would be regular scissors when cutting paper.
Begin cut with metal cutting sheer.
Place down on your blue mat.
How to cut copper sheet like a pro step i.
Then grip the saw with both hands and push the blade through the metal to cut it.
For thin sheets of metal you can use tin snips to cut through it.
To cut straight lines use an electric saw.
Using a metal cutting sheer begin to make the cuts along your marks.
You can use barkeepers powdered cleaner bon ami is similar or if you want to go all natural baking soda lemon juice and dish liquid work pretty good.
The sheers handles are brought together to cut through the sheet.
