Picture Frame - How to Cut Metal Frame?
Question:I need to shorten the sides of a metal picture frame. This requires a smooth 45 degree angle cut. I own an electric miter saw with a skill saw blade but it is generally used for cutting wood 2x4s which don't require precision. I wonder if they make a fine toothed metal cutting blade, or if this is not the right tool for the job. I have a hacksaw but those things don't get much precision either. Any other ideas? Thanks.
Answers:
The problem with using a miter saw is the lubrication. You absolutely need lubrication. I'm a full-time contractor and have the best equipment and I tried it and ended up taking the frames to a frame shop and letting them make the cuts.Their equipment is specifically designed to cut the metal. My local frame shop charged me $2.50 per frame leg, or $10 per frame. It's simply not worth the hassle of cutting them myself. That's my advice.
Use the hack saw in your miter box frame, cut it with tin snips or buy a new frame.
Yes your best bet is to use your hack saw with a fine tooth blade(lots of teeth) cut it 1/16 bigger than you need then use a metal file to touch it up and get it perfect.
i have seen people turn the blade around and cut metal.. i i have somewhat done the same.. i would rather have a fine tooth blade in backwards
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