How To Cut Sheet Metal For Jewelry

It is also good to have a set of metal files a set from the hardware store will work just fine.

How to cut sheet metal for jewelry. Something like 220 400 and 600. Although i ve included a printable template for the cutout chevron shown in this project i. Then grip the saw with both hands and push the blade through the metal to cut it. Cutting metal does not require many tools though there are many that can be helpful in.

Drill press is great but all you need is a simple hole cutter. Blades are held in. A jeweler s frame saw holds tiny blades to cut intricate shapes. The first step should be to sketch out a design you want to cut.

For thin sheets of metal you can use tin snips to cut through it. Open the two blocks by turning the handle in the middle counterclockwise just enough so that you can slide the piece of sheet metal between them. Sheetmetal jewelry cutting demo step 1. For manual sanding standard sanding paper works fine have several grits handy.

To cut straight lines use an electric saw. Sheet metal jewelry basics saw file sand polish step 1. Piercing with a saw frame.