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seaneys
09-19-2008, 03:08 PM
Hello,
Does anyone have any hints on cutting Wirsbo Joistrak? I'm thinking of using a band saw. It is about 1/8 thick Aluminum.
Thanks,
Steve
Bill Arden
09-20-2008, 11:01 AM
I don't know about Wirsbo Joistrak, but I've cut aluminum
1. You need a sharp metal blade
2. It might get hot while being cut
Ideally you would use a metal band saw since you want a slow blade speed and lots of teeth per inch. My wood band saw has a metal blade and does cut AL, but it's slow and the AL get's warm.
I've heard of people using fine saw blades in table saws, but I would not recommend that route.
In a pinch... I've used my chop saw and the abrasive blade to cut AL, but the AL will get really hot and the cut is not very clean.
seaneys
09-20-2008, 07:07 PM
Thanks. I have an old Craftsman band saw. I may give it a try.
I have to cut quite a few. Sounds like an excuse for a new tool :rolleyes:.
Thanks,
Steve