Hand cut aluminum part

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how did you make the hole stratight cut

Do you need a lot of muscle strength with the knife? Or can anyone with modest effort do it?

Very nice job

Get yourself a little coping saw.

awesome work mate, i see that your sheet is 1.5mm, do you think that i can use the same method on a 3mm sheet?

In all honesty, I hate working with aluminum.

Fantastic job nice and clean peace

how did you cut the 3 slot cut hole? the one looks rod hole. thank you

how did you get the corners smooth?

As going to use this idea on my next project

+1👍 💪

40 years ago, I drilled 100 holes in a dashboard to install a 3 inch oil pressure gauge.
The escucheon hid the brutality.

This is a way to do it. But we arent talking about cnc machines here. Just get a jigsaw. Its a useful tool that a house can use and that will have multiple purposes.

freakin awesome!

whats the thickness?

Very well done, man!

That’s good stuff thank you now I have a plan

This is useful. But heres a tip. I would suggest an entry level jigsaw WITH basic variable speed and metal blades (specifically Bosch T118A) would cut slots quicker than the drill hole patterns. Ive cut 2mm alum sheet with these blades and can confirm they seem to last forever with very little dulling. Yet they are cheap. I suggest this because while the jigsaw is not as precise or focused for the main cuts you did - it will do the drilled slots in no time. Just use safety glasses for any chips. Infact I have cut 1.5mm 304 stainless steel with same blades. No sparks either!

What’s the thickest this method would work..

How about 6mm aluminum plate?

I've got some diamond plate. I don't think I'd be able to make good bends with that.

Yassin

Thanks wonder what 1.5 is in thousands??

Nice skill with the knife. Use wet sandpaper next time.

Justr what I was looking for. I'm wanting to make up some polished car badges for the garage. Now have to work out how to do curves and circles.

This is so useful

Man.... that right there is a game changer for me! Thanks!

How about making that part out of alucore pcb? Cutting aluminum (or any other metal) is annoying and dirty

Very well done beautiful finished product.
Cutting technique is new to me thank you

Will be doing a piece about the same gauge (.05") but about 5' by 2'. That's big. Tool?

How thick can you cut aluminum this way

Amazing.. I just picked up a good method from you. I was thinking rotary tool for my project but you sure opened up ideas for me. Thanks! By the way, any suggestions where to get these type of of aluminum at? Local hardware stores only go up to .032 in thickness like ace hardware. Thanks again.

Thanks learned alot.

Great video! I bet this video will give a little encouraging shove to people thinking about trying this. The video is easy to follow and to the point.

How did you make the 3 long holes?

How did you make the holes

How do you cut the 3 long holes in the middle? The video skipped it.

Did you try with a jewelery hand saw?

What is the grade of aluminum used?

How thick was the aluminum

This is inspiring!

sure it's possible, but looking like a pain in the ass.

will this work on 8mm aluminium ?

He can cut his own meat, he shall lead us!

Very neat .

What software did you use to make the template?

what is the thickness of the aluminum sheet

Cool. It's very inspiring. What have you used for other parts though? Thx

Que grossura é essa chapa de alumínio, só se fais um risco com o estilete?
Obrigado

Nice work!
What software do you use to make those blueprints?