How To Cut Metal Gutters

This is our first video in our tutorial on metal roofing.

How to cut metal gutters.

Plug in the saw and squeeze the trigger button. You ll thank me later. Let go of the trigger when through and then pull the saw back up to its starting position. Grab one side of the gutter and lower the saw slowly to the gutter.

Metal shears can be dangerous if not used properly. Gutter material also can be cut with a chop saw or sabre saw but be sure to wipe the steel filings from the painted surface. Snips come in a wide array of styles and shapes depending on if you are looking at commercial settings or. If the tin snips distorts the profile of the gutter just bend it back into shape with needle nose pliers.

A hacksaw is a handheld tool with a replaceable blade. Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom. Always wear proper safety gear such as protective goggles and gloves when working with metal shears. Move the carpenter s.

Pull the tape measure along the length of metal gutter and mark the length you need to cut the gutter with the. Rain gutter cutting tools. Rest the base of the carpenter s square against the top edge of the metal gutter and align the blade of the. Use a hacksaw to cut through gutters quickly if you prefer to use one instead of a.

Cut all the way through at a consistent speed. This is our first video in our tutorial on metal roofing.