ATTN: stuff-making brain trust

[sistawendy]

LJ Hivemind: What tool would you use to cut a complicated shape out of a thinnish sheet of steel? Assume that there's no budget for a jigsaw. The shape's maximum linear dimension is under 2' (60 cm). Would a Dremel tool do the job?

Comments

[dianala.livejournal.com]

If it is thin enough an aluminum, you can use a die-cut machine like they have at craft stores (ie Ben Franklin). But that assumes a shape that they have a die for. What shape is it?

[sistawendy.livejournal.com]

What shape is it?

It's a surprise. Let's just say it has lots of curves and some voids.

[dianala.livejournal.com]

Well, let's just say, can it be cut out of very thin aluminum sheeting? If so I may be able to help you.