Question: How can I safely cut sheet metal with a hacksaw?
Option 0: Cut sheet metal cleanly with a hacksaw by sandwiching the metal between two thin paper towels. Mark your pattern on the front paper towel, clamp the sandwich in a vise, then saw on the marks through the entire sandwich at once.
Option 1: Cut sheet metal cleanly with a hacksaw by sandwiching the metal between two thin boards. Mark your pattern on the front board, clamp the sandwich in a vise, then saw on the marks through the entire sandwich at once.
Answer: 1