Cut Sheet Metal Without Curling

How to cut sheet metal manually.

Cut sheet metal without curling.

These photo steps show that it can be done using a utility knife. For most diyers on the other hand this is the preferred choice when it comes to cutting sheet metal. To cut straight lines use an electric saw. How to cut thin sheet metal and keep it flat.

Start by taping both sides of the sheet metal directly over the line you want to cut and clamp the metal to a work station so it doesn t move. The method you choose to cut sheet metal depends on the thickness of the metal and the type of cut you plan to make. It involves a bit of more work but the good thing is that most of the tools required are very basic.