Cutting Sheet Metal Ductwork

Galvanized steel flat sheet can be cut to size for a tough hvac job that requires a customized fitting.

Cutting sheet metal ductwork.

Use for 24 gauge steel and 26 gauge stainless steel. But when you come to the thicker locking seam you ll need the extra leverage of compound snips. Https amzn to 2kstzae sheet metal hammer. Cutting anything especially metal ductwork can be a dangerous task as the edges of sheet metal are extremely sharp even before you start to cut it.

Https amzn to 2ndf97w the best tin aviation snips. 20 in x 25 in x 16 in duct square to round. Use compound snips with offset handles for more leverage and thinner cutting blades to cut thick seams straight sections and. Royal metal products 8 x 4 x 4 in.

Make two marks for cutting when replacing ductwork when cutting pipe bob likes to mark the size he needs on each side of the open seam with a marker. 51 mm to 305 mm holes in up to 24 gauge steel and 26 gauge stainless steel. To see availability for this product personlog in or get online access. Flange insert box with gasket.

Duct work 10 x 4 x 36 long with end cap hvac duct. Flat metal is easier to cut than curved so he uses his knee to support and flatten the pipe while he opens it up. Cut sheet metal ducts with tin snips but match the type to the cut. Measurements for inches and centimeters are molded into body.

Any tin snips will work for this. The master flow 36 in. Round metal duct pipe galvanized sheet metal duct work 24 metal ducts 16 inch hvac 3 inch rigid pipe. Photo 3 shows how to cut through thick metal.

Be sure to wear thick heavy work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges of both the ductwork and the cutting tools themselves. Rectangular sheet metal duct. Sheet metal duct pipe fittings. The klein tools hole cutter will cut 2 in.

Https amzn to 2mkd0sj large screw driver. Then you just sight on the far mark while you make the cut. Dia holes in sheet metal. In this video we show you the best and safest way to cut a round hole into a can or rectangular duct.

One end will have an end cap and the other end will be raw notched at 1 2 for easy field modification. This sheet of 30 gauge galvanized steel has a maximum temperature rating of 390.