Cutting 14 Gauge Stainless Steel

The best tool for cutting stainless steel will vary depending on the material you re cutting.

Cutting 14 gauge stainless steel.

Thin gauge steel like sheet metal can be cut with a large variety of tools. Cutting thick gauge stainless steel step 1 cut steel thicker than 8 gauge with an angle grinder with an abrasiveness cutoff wheel that is designed for making rough cuts on stainless steel. Hand hack sawing of stainless steel is not ideal and should only be used on light gauge bar and small diameter bar tube and pipe. The milwaukee 18 gauge shear features a powerful 6 8 the milwaukee 18 gauge shear features a powerful 6 8 amp motor that delivers up to 2500 spm spindle speeds for cutting up to 15 fpm.

Thicker steel like pipes tubes and plates may require the use of power saws and torches. For thinner gauge material such as up to 16 gauge or 1 16 a wave set blade of 32 teeth per inch would be appropriate and for heavier gauge a wave or raker set blade of 24 teeth per inch would be more. Scroll cuts are a snap with the easy to hold back handle design. Easily adjusted blades make for easy work adjustment.

Steel thickness is referred to as gauge the smaller the number of gauge the thicker the steel. Gauge to thickness chart click here for a printable pdf chart gauge. For thin sheet materials up to about 18 gauge in thickness the lower the gauge the thicker the metal the best ordinary shop tool is electric shears. These have strong jaws that nibble through the metal cutting out a 1 4 inch wide strip and leaving a very clean edge.

With the ergonomic tactile grip and lock on switch you have comfort and control over making straight cuts. This fast cutting 14 gauge shear can handle the toughest jobs you can even cut stainless steel up to 16 gauge. Be sure to use a face shield safety glasses leather gloves and earplugs to protect yourself from flying debris sparks and loud noise produced by the angle. John searles demonstrates cutting 16 gauge 304 2b stainless steel with a makita js3200.

The 6815 shear will leave a smooth burr free edge ready to be finished.