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How to Cut a Circle in Aluminum

Crafting shapes and designs in metal can be done for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, aluminum is an extremely pliable and workable metal and can be cut in any way you choose. Still, cutting any type of metal requires experience and should be done by a professional. Typical sundry woodworking equipment may be used to cut through metal, though the table saw and the size of the instrument depend on the thickness of the metal.

Things You'll Need

  • Circular object
  • Thin tipped marker
  • Safety gloves
  • Table saw
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place your metal sheet on a hard raised surface such as a desk or woodworking station.

    • 2

      Use an object to trace a circle onto the aluminum sheet with a thin tipped marker.

    • 3

      Position your body for leverage by pulling part of the aluminum sheet off the desk when you cut. Have one hand on the saw and use the other to hold down the metal. Do not try this unless you have experience with this type of work as it can be very dangerous.

    • 4

      Use the table saw to cut around your outline by applying downward force onto the metal, moving in a forward and backward motion.

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