best (inexpensive home) tool to cut thin brass cleanly?  I've
been etching brass for a couple years now, but need a better way
to cut and trim my plates than a hack saw and a straight edge...
What's the best power tool for getting straight edges on thin
brass plates? I've been thinking scroll saw or band saw, but
I've been told that band saw blades will walk. would a scroll
saw be a good idea?  sort by: active | newest | oldest Berkin6
years ago One word: Dremel. jeff-o6 years ago The best way to do
it, on either a scroll saw or a band saw, is to glue the brass
between two layers of wood. Make sure that you have the right
solvent to remove the wood later! The wood will give you a
sturdier object to hold on to, and will prevent burrs from
forming on the brass. The band saw blade won't walk if it is
tensioned properly, is the right type of blade, and is properly
calibrated. Sandisk1duo6 years ago LARGE tin snips? djmachet6
years ago Not sure how thick the plates are you're talking about
- anything below 5mm (I