Cut On Hand From Gutter

How to cut aluminum gutters step 1.

Cut on hand from gutter.

How to cut a custom gutter miter. Things you ll need tape measure miter saw saw table. Mark the cut length onto the bottom of the aluminum gutter which should be facing up with the tape measure and. Place the length of aluminum gutter flat on the worktable with the top of the aluminum gutter resting on the.

If you have difficulty cutting with the tin snips make another cut 1 to 2 inches away from the cut line with the alternate hand snip. They are also handy for smaller cuts where a miter saw might be considered overkill. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom. Use a hacksaw to cut through gutters quickly if you prefer to use one instead of a miter saw. If the section of the gutter you are discarding is on your left use the right hand tin snips and vice versa if the discarded section is on right.

Start cutting on an outer flange edge with the pattern shears. Laying your gutter on the workbench measure off the amount of gutter you want to cut and mark it with a pencil. Turn the gutter section over so that you can hold it by one side. Cut along the pencil cut line with a pair of aviation snips.

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. Extend the cut mark. Measure the length that you need to cut and make a pencil mark on the bottom of the gutter. Use the edge of the combination square to extend the pencil mark around both sides of the gutter.