Cutting 22 Gauge Sheet Metal

Simply line up your chisel along the line you are going to cut and strike the back of it with a hammer.

Cutting 22 gauge sheet metal.

A soft wood backer will allow for the chisel to pass through more easily by providing support for the metal. Use a bench shear to easily cut most gauges of sheet metal. You can go up a couple thickness with aluminum 20 gauge steel vs. Then create a pilot hole within the penciled circle using a power drill.

Additionally the type of metal you are cutting make a big difference. 18 gauge aluminum but the opposite is true for stainless. If your project requires cutting a hole in the center of sheet metal draw it on the metal as you would any other cut line. Straight shears and throatless shears.

Bench shears come in two general types. If you ve hit it hard enough the chisel will cut the sheet metal if it s thin enough. Straight shears make cuts that are straight lines.