Smoothing Rough Sheet Metal

Step 2 use your die grinder with a mounted point we like shape w222 and simply run the point over the edge of the sheet metal.

Smoothing rough sheet metal.

This process will round the edge of the metal and create a groove in the point. In these cases wheeling can fine tune the format of the metal and smooth out the results of the impacts used to form it before it is wheeled. Step 1 secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping. Stacey shows you the best way to smooth those edges on your metal pipes after you cut it to size so you don t.

Step 3 repeat. Set one end of a c clamp on the piece of sheet metal and open its jaws wide enough to clamp to your work surface. Use the 220 grit sandpaper and begin to smooth the edges of the metal using light strokes. Run the point over the other sides to break those sharp edges.

Wheeling is often performed after some kind of impact procedure like hammering metal into a shot bag has been used to rough out a shape in it. Use a die grinder with the mounted point and simply run the point over the edge of the sheet metal. This technique allows you to dull the edge in one run instead of breaking the edge on the top and. Use a polishing pad once the metal is smooth to remove any metal dust and bring out the shine of the metal.

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