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Found a New Tool for Cutting Aluminum
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Found a New Tool for Cutting Aluminum
by John6012 » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:44 pm
I don't know if anyone has used a Rotozip before to cut aluminum, but it works great! Only thing, is to go clockwise otherwise it will jump around and tear up your aluminum. It's fast, and fewer chips - or at least smaller than a router.
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by TonyCooper » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:55 pm
I used it extensively on my teardrop. In fact I cut through two sheets of .030" aluminum sandwiched in between the two 3/8" thick 4' x 8' sheets of plywood.
When cutting aluminum, I found that if you spray a little light weight oil on the path to be cut, the blade will not clog up and it cuts like butter.
I used it with a router edge bit to cut the fan hatch in the ceiling, the formica on the counter top, as well as the aluminum skin for the doors. Simply lay the aluminum over the door and clamp together, then follow the door for a perfect cut....window cutout too!
I like my rotorzip!
I caught it on sale at HD for $69. Regularly $149. I want the jigsaw handle now.
When cutting aluminum, I found that if you spray a little light weight oil on the path to be cut, the blade will not clog up and it cuts like butter.
I used it with a router edge bit to cut the fan hatch in the ceiling, the formica on the counter top, as well as the aluminum skin for the doors. Simply lay the aluminum over the door and clamp together, then follow the door for a perfect cut....window cutout too!
I like my rotorzip!
I caught it on sale at HD for $69. Regularly $149. I want the jigsaw handle now.
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