Cutting 22 Gauge Sheet Metal

18 gauge aluminum but the opposite is true for stainless.

Cutting 22 gauge sheet metal.

Use a bench shear to easily cut most gauges of sheet metal. Simply line up your chisel along the line you are going to cut and strike the back of it with a hammer. If you ve hit it hard enough the chisel will cut the sheet metal if it s thin enough. Then create a pilot hole within the penciled circle using a power drill.

Straight shears and throatless shears. Today i ll go over three different tools you can use to cut sheet metal and plate. You can go up a couple thickness with aluminum 20 gauge steel vs. Bench shears come in two general types.

Straight shears make cuts that are straight lines. A soft wood backer will allow for the chisel to pass through more easily by providing support for the metal. 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.