An aluminum diamond plate is basically a sheet of aluminum on which a recurring pattern of raised diamonds is embossed or stamped.
Best way to cut diamond plate aluminum.
Jig saw or reciprocating saw.
Cutting diamond plate to deck my new custom built trailer for my mobile dj system.
This is a handy trick for things that are too big for the band saw.
Using a circular saw to cut 1 4 sheet.
We have a huge stock of diamond plate in all sizes up to 48 x 120 and up to 1 8 thick.
Due to its anti slip and cosmetically appealing texture the plate is extensively used in dance floors wall panels countertops floor mats and toolboxes.
Make sure the plywood is larger than the steel plate you will be cutting.
To cut the sheets of metal rathe.
Set the steel plate on top of the plywood.
This will end up being used for a roof for our rat rod build.
This works amazing for things like diamond plate but i ve cut as thick as 4 aluminum had to cut it from both sides to get the blade deep enough and it worked just fine.
Not only can we get you the aluminum diamond plate and diamond plate tread sheets you need fast and at the best prices on the internet but we get you nearly any custom cut pieces you need.
With a skill saw.
Obviously the circular saw is great for straight cuts.
Place a piece of 3 4 inch thick plywood flat on the floor.
Not so much for.
Cutting 3 16 aluminum tread plate with our milwaukee metal cutting circular saw.
We recommend using a diamond blade that s labeled as a ferrous metal cutting blade but many tradespeople use a regular masonry diamond blade with good results.