Cutting Metal Gutters

Metal gutters divert rainwater from your roof to the ground.

Cutting metal gutters.

Metal shears can be dangerous if not used properly. 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. Fit the miter saw with a carbide tipped finish blade for cutting through metal but this is the fastest and most efficient tool for cutting through any type of gutter material. Miter saw miter saws are the most common tool used for cutting gutters especially metal and plastic gutters.

Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom. Metal gutters can be cut with aviation tin snips. Step 4 adjust the angle of the saw if the gutter goes on a corner. Proceed to cut down along the side of the aluminum gutter repeat the process to cut down along the other side of the aluminum gutter.

You ll thank me later. Cut along the marked line you placed on the aluminum gutter starting at the flange turning inward toward the opening of the aluminum gutter. Place the gutter on the miter saw table. Hold the gutter firmly against the fence of the table the short wall at the back of the table that makes it possible to cut straight lines.