Cutting 22 Gauge Sheet Metal

Straight shears make cuts that are straight lines.

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. Additionally the type of metal you are cutting make a big difference. Use a bench shear to easily cut most gauges of sheet 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.

If you ve hit it hard enough the chisel will cut the sheet metal if it s thin enough. Today i ll go over three different tools you can use to cut sheet metal and plate. 18 gauge aluminum but the opposite is true for stainless. Throatless sheers can cut inside curves and other complicated shapes in addition to outside curves and straight lines.

If it can handle 18 gauge steel it might be able to handle 22 gauge stainless and that is a big maybe. You can go up a couple thickness with aluminum 20 gauge steel vs. Bench shears come in two general types.