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   _mj_ | Sep 01, 2024 01:17pm | #1

   I have cut 1/4" aluminum plate on a delta scroll saw. Make sure teeth are cutting toward the table and keep a TIGHT grip on the work... the aluminum will jam in the cut and try to lift it from the table. Not a great finish on the cut edge.

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   chelor | Sep 02, 2024 12:43am | #2

   I wouldn't want metal swarf on my DeWalt scroll saw. Maybe it can be done, but why would you?

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   john_c2 | Sep 03, 2024 08:49am | #3

   Sure, it will do it. A regular woodworking bandsaw will too. Use a blade with 10 teeth, and be prepared to clean the saw well after.

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   pantalones868 | Sep 03, 2024 07:19pm | #4

   I think the reason why is that the poster needs to cut some aluminum. He has the tools that he has and at least one he has will do the job. I've done it,cut soft metals ,with bandsaws,table saws, miter saws, circular saws etc all without negative effect. I sort of take the position that the project comes first and that tools are there to facilitate that. Sometimes you do things that are maybe hard on the tool and you know it will be but you do it anyway.
   My biggest fear with cutting metal is heat. I do not use my dust collection when cutting metal thinking that I might suck in some superheated metal and dump it on a pile of saw dust. You might find yourself using a bit of oil as you go. Oil and saw dust are a pretty poor combination as well.

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   rob_ss | Sep 04, 2024 03:44am | #5

   Aluminium cuts well, as does brass. I would just blow the saw off well with compressed air after but there is no reason not to. You can buy blades intended for the purpose which might last longer. Use a lower speed as aluminium gets gummy if you overdo the speed and will clog your blade.