GMoore Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 A friend of mine does work in copper and is looking for some ideas as to what would make a good copper cutter (for copper thicker than shears will handle). Any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 A jigsaw will work nicely... 2in. Styrafoam under the copper, lots of clamps and a slow speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I use a Delta 16" bandsaw. nothing underneath...mainly because I haven't thot of it but I get clean cuts. You can cut any non-ferrous metal with a band saw with no problems. It's what I use to cut 16oz. copper for my roses. (and it doesn't hurt you blade either) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postleg Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 How about a beverly shear? They work great on sheet steel. I would think it would cut copper like butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 You can cut thin copper with a 120V plasma torch, or jewelers oxy-acetylene torch with oxidizing flame, no cutting tip needed. Neither leaves burrs like shears. A wax lube works on small jig saw and band saw blades at low speeds, some band saws have coolant pumps to allow higher speeds and prolong blade life. Most saws are made for wood, and need to be geared down to cut metal. And for the really intricate stuff, nothing beats a jewelers frame saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Cold chisel. Hot chisel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 A B3 beverly would probably cut 1/4" thick copper like butter---how thick are we talking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 How big are we talking here, I find a hammer cutter and a snap does a good quick job for bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 i have an old power hacksaw i use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I use my wood cutting band saw, scary as all get out some days when cutting thin stuff. I don't have it geared down either so it's going full bore. Haven't broken a blade yet but I'm sure it will happen some day. :o I have tried my delta jig saw and it works fine on detailed cuts that require a lot of intricate detail but really need a finer tooth blade than usually comes with jig saw blades. Use lots of bees wax to lube blade. For small things I use a jewelers saw with a 3/0 blade and can cut out really fine line details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Straight, or curved cuts? Straight , use a hacksaw. Curved, use a coping saw if you don't have the power tools. Keep the blades lubed/oiled to prevent loading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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