How to cut sheet metal for wing

[Heraldj07]

I am at the very end of my project and i need some tips on cutting metal or alum. for my wing. I konw that they make sheirs but all the ones ive seen always kink the metal. Im looking for a clean cut. And plasma cutters are nice but i move too much. If anyone can reccomend something that would be great.

[c.schulz]

Saber saw and a sander to true up lines.

Chris

[Frozen Bohemian]

I used my circular saw with a fine took blade made for cutting plastic and "metal". Usually used to cut aluminum siding. It cuts straight and faster than a saber saw.
I made the aluminum " wing thing" using this method.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s195/frozen_bohemian/alumcut.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s195/frozen_bohemian/wing1.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s195/frozen_bohemian/turn1.jpg





http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s195/frozen_bohemian/KoolerKart/kk03.jpg

[Devin]

here is a little tip on cutting alum. dimond plate . use a gig saw and get someone to spray WD40 a little at a time as u cut , it cuts like butter. oh ,always cut from the back side. hope this helps

[KiwiMike]

Great tip Devin.
It is always difficult dealing with aluminum if you don't have all the tools and make it look like it was made in a factory.
The wing looks good, I like all the burnishing, great job.

[dwright]

4 inch grinder and cuttoff wheel. small air powered belt sander to clean up if needed. Cuts stright and clean.

DW