If it can handle 18 gauge steel it might be able to handle 22 gauge stainless and that is a big maybe.
Cutting 22 gauge sheet metal.
Today i ll go over three different tools you can use to cut sheet metal and plate.
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.
A soft wood backer will allow for the chisel to pass through more easily by providing support for the metal.
You can go up a couple thickness with aluminum 20 gauge steel vs.
Simply line up your chisel along the line you are going to cut and strike the back of it with a hammer.
Then create a pilot hole within the penciled circle using a power drill.
Bench shears come in two general types.
Use a bench shear to easily cut most gauges of sheet metal.
Additionally the type of metal you are cutting make a big difference.
Straight shears make cuts that are straight lines.
Straight shears and throatless shears.