How To Cut Copper Sheeting

If you regularly work with copper sheeting as a part of your day-to-day working tasks or a weekend hobby, you may have come across situations that have required you to cut it into a certain shape. Thankfully, there is no need to pay a professional to do this for you, as, with the right tools and correct measurements, you will be able to cut through your copper sheeting by yourself.

Copper Sheeting

Step 1: Lay the copper out on a flat surface that is large enough to support the entire sheet (a workbench is usually sufficient). Take a tape measure and begin working out the dimensions that you require, marking them onto the sheet using a texta or grease pencil and a straight edge.

Step 2: Elevate one end of the copper and support it with your free hand. You need to ensure that there is enough clearance for your metal cutting shears or electric jigsaw to fit underneath.

Step 3: Begin cutting the copper with the shears or electric jigsaw, making sure that you move forwards with slow and steady motions. Try to complete individual lines in one action.

Step 4: Take the deburring tool and pull it firmly across all of the freshly cut edges; this will take the sharp edge off and make the copper much safer for handling and transportation.

Continue cutting your copper sheeting in this way until you are left with your desired shape or size. Regardless of whether you are using the manual sheers or the powered jigsaw to cut through the metal, you will need to wear safety glasses and thick work gloves when working to ensure that you are protected.