Metal is difficult for saws to cut and rubbing wax along the blade helps prolong its sharpness.
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Put on a pair of work gloves before you wax the saw to protect your hands.
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The cutting surface of the die is the edge of hardened steel strips known as steel rule.
24 gauge makes a nice medium weight cuff bracelet for example.
I commonly use 24 and 26 gauge for making jewelry and enameling.
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An angle grinder fitted with an abrasive metal cutting disc works well to cut all kinds of metal including bolts angle iron rebar and even sheet metal.
0 5mm copper sheet would be 0 019685 inches thick around 24 gauge and snips would be recommended for cutting.
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Steel rule die also known as cookie cutter dies are used for cutting sheet metal and softer materials such as plastics wood cork felt fabrics and paperboard.
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Instead we recommend using a diamond blade that s rated to cut ferrous metal.
Apply a thin layer of paraffin or saw wax to the blade just enough to cover the surface before making any cuts in the metal.
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