Smoothing Rough Sheet Metal

As the rough edges are removed switch to finer grit sandpaper.

Smoothing rough sheet metal.

Run the point over the other sides to break those sharp edges. This process will round the edge of the metal and create a groove in the point. Step 3 repeat. Having the right tool makes all the difference.

Looking to dull edges on sheet metal for safer fabrication. 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. 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.

Secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping. 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 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. 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.