How To Cut Gutters

Unplug the miter saw if it is plugged into an electrical source.

How to cut gutters.

Pull the tape measure along the length of metal gutter and mark the length you need to cut the gutter with the. Work wrinkles and bubbles flat. Turn the gutter section over so that you can hold it by one side. Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom.

Mark the cut length onto the bottom of the aluminum gutter which should be facing up with the tape measure and. Cut the tape with a scissors or a razor knife photo 2. Rest the base of the carpenter s square against the top edge of the metal gutter and align the blade of the. Install a 12 inch blade with a carbide tipped.

How to cut aluminum gutters step 1. How to cut gutters with miter saws step 1. How to cut metal gutters step 1. Tear the paper backing off the tape and lightly adhere one edge of the tape to the top of the gutter.

Use the edge of the combination square to extend the pencil mark around both sides of the gutter. Starting the cut making straight cuts tool use. Roll the tape down the wall of the gutter pushing it firmly into curves and corners photo 3. Laying your gutter on the workbench measure off the amount of gutter you want to cut and mark it with a pencil.

Place the length of aluminum gutter flat on the worktable with the top of the aluminum gutter resting on the. Flip a section of aluminum gutter upside down and set it on the table. Measure the gutter to the desired length. Move the carpenter s.

Mark a spot on the edge of the gutter with a pencil as a guide for. Use the old adage measure twice and cut once then turn the gutter upside down on the table and mark it all the way around.