Questions and Answers for Everbilt 12 in. x 18 in. 16-Gauge Plain Sheet Metal

A:  It can take 12,000 degrees heat for the Everbilt 6 in. x 18 in. 16-Gauge Plain Steel Sheet Metal.

A:  The Everbilt 24 in. x 24 in. 16-Gauge Plain Sheet Metal thickness is 0.0598 in.

A:  I assume so. Not an engineer. Any steel can be hardened if the correct techniques are used. Use discretion if you not knowledgeable. Why buy something you need to alter, when you may be able to buy what you want by looking for more specific specifications. Unless you need to fabricate then hard for you purpose.

A:  The 6 in. x 18 in. 16-Gauge Plain Steel Sheet Metal can be hardened.

A:  The Everbilt 6 in. x 18 in. 16-Gauge Plain Steel Sheet Metal is 16-gauge low carbon steel, not stainless steel. 440 is a type of stainless steel.

A:  NO. Read the description; it is plain steel. 440 is a grade of Stainless Steel. If you read the item title, it's general description, or look at the full specifications not once is it described as "Stainless Steel" nor does the number 440 appear anywhere.

A:  NO. It is plain 16 gauge steel. It tells you that in the title as well as the specifications. 440 is a grade for Stainless Steel. Home Depot does not sell 440 Stainless Sheet.

A:  This plain sheet metal could be used as a lid and it shouldn’t bow as long as nothing is put on top of it. With the sheet metal being 16g it will get very hot very quickly.

A:  Yes/no/maybe ? it depends on the purpose. As a safety cover to put a fire out if there?s an unexpected need to do that, yes. As a cover for continuous use, stiffen it with 1/2? angle riveted every 4-6?, edge and diagonal +hi temp paint or it will rust.

A:  YES! Magnets will attach to this metal sheet

A:  The plain sheet metal is magnetic.

A:  As long as it is the plain steel, you should be fine to use this sheet metal for your application.

A:  There is no difference. The material is steel and magnetic. While it is coated to prevent corrosion, that coating needs to be removed with a degreaser before painting. It is what I would call mild steel it is not high strength with I suppose 29,000-30,000 psi ultimate tensile strength and is ductile so that it can be bent without cracking. It can be cut with a hacksaw, nibbler or shears. Standard drill bits work although using a center punch is recommended to keep the bit from walking. .

A:  Plain means the Steel Sheet Metal has no coating or oil.

A:  Probably nothing. The name is selected by a merchandiser to convey a name that might be descriptive to many people. ????

A:  Nothing. They are the same thing.

A:  A large pair of Tin Snips works fine. Here is a pair that Home Depot sells. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wiss-12-5-in-Straight-Cut-Tin-Snip-A9N/204155040

A:  We recommend using a 4.0 Amp Corded Swivel Head Variable Speed Electric Power Metal Shear to cut this 16 GA sheet metal.

A:  I used my jig saw with the smallest toothed metal blade in my collection. It worked just fine.

A:  I use a vise+sawzall, 3? air powered cufoff wheel for small cuts, and high speed air saw for inside corners. There are circular saw ferrous metal blades - table, slide, arm saw are better than a hand held. Clamp the work down.

A:  The Plain Sheet Metal can be spray painted. Please make sure to properly prepare the surface before painting.

A:  Yes, I would recommend cleaning it first with Rubbing Alcohol to remove any oils, then use primer and finally paint.

A:  I used a primer first before painting. No rust from the weather so far.

A:  This material is lightly oiled to prevent it rusting in the store. I would recommend cleaning it with a good degreaser (acetone) and scuffing it with steel wool or sandpaper afterward before painting it. I'd be inclined to use paint like the Rustoleum line of products to keep it rust-free I actually bedded my sample into a patch on the floor with epoxy and I took similar precautions. Since the patch was indoor and covered by laminated flooring rust wasn't much of an issue. If you are making it into reinforcements for something like a planter box that would be expected to get wet I think I'd definitely take the recommended precautions. The material is mild steel and not stainless.

A:  It is mild steel and has a light coating of oil to prevent it rusting in the store. Use acetone or similar degreaser and scuff with steel wool or fine sandpaper. The finish is good as is so use a wet-dry sandpaper. Use a rust-inhibiting paint Rustoleum or equal.