How to Cut a Steel L-Bar
Steel L
-bar, commonly known as angle iron, is a material that is readily available and easy to work with. The angle keeps the steel very rigid and resistant to bending, and it also provides a convenient location for drilling and applying fasteners. You can cut angle iron quickly with either power tools or a hacksaw. However you choose to do it, the principles remain the same. Start slowly, focusing on control, and continue cutting while maintaining the cutting edge as precisely as possible.
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Instructions
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Use a permanent marker to lay out lines on both faces of the angle where you want to cut. Secure the angle iron in a bench vise.
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Start the cut slowly and carefully with a hacksaw, applying only slight pressure. The objective at first is to score the lines so the grooves maintain the blade in position. Score both faces of the angle iron in this manner.
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Cut the scored lines with long strokes and a little more pressure. Start at the vertex of the angle and work your way through, cutting both sides of the angle at the same time. In that way, the edges of the cut help to maintain the blade in line and square with the scored lines.
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Tips & Warnings
Always wear eye protection when cutting steel.
References
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