Metal lath and hardware cloth can be cut with a tin snips but there s an easier way.
Best way to cut diamond plate aluminum.
This will end up being used for a roof for our rat rod build.
This is a handy trick for things that are too big for the band saw.
Cutting 3 16 aluminum tread plate with our milwaukee metal cutting circular saw.
Make sure the plywood is larger than the steel plate you will be cutting.
An aluminum diamond plate is basically a sheet of aluminum on which a recurring pattern of raised diamonds is embossed or stamped.
Due to its anti slip and cosmetically appealing texture the plate is extensively used in dance floors wall panels countertops floor mats and toolboxes.
We recommend using a diamond blade that s labeled as a ferrous metal cutting blade but many tradespeople use a regular masonry diamond blade with good results.
With a skill saw.
Black diamond plate painted diamond plate sheets.
We have a huge stock of diamond plate in all sizes up to 48 x 120 and up to 1 8 thick.
Not only can we get you the aluminum diamond plate and diamond plate tread sheets you need fast and at the best prices on the internet but we get you nearly any custom cut pieces you need.
Mount a diamond blade in your angle grinder and use it like a saw to cut the mesh.
Obviously the circular saw is great for straight cuts.
Using a circular saw to cut 1 4 sheet.
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Set the steel plate on top of the plywood.
Place a piece of 3 4 inch thick plywood flat on the floor.
To cut the sheets of metal rathe.