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Cutting metal roofing

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jack12345

06-26-2007 20:33:14

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I have some 2' wide roofing that will need cutting what tool working best for cutting to size? I have used Skil saw with fine tooth blade seems to work ok lots on noise, maybe someone has a better way? Thanks

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Frank in Florida

06-28-2007 19:35:38

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Re: Cutting metal roofing in reply to jack12345, 06-26-2007 20:33:14

Use a side grinder with a metal cutting blade. Similar to a grinding wheel but thinner and designed to cut on edge. Have not used this on metal roofing but it cuts sheet metal like butter. Cutting wheels are cheap $2.00 at building supply stores.

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LenND

06-27-2007 14:33:53

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Re: Cutting metal roofing in reply to jack12345, 06-26-2007 20:33:14

I've cut quite a few sheets of corrugated with an old blade turned backwards. Noisy as heck and kind of messy but any old no good blade is apretty cheap saw.

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Joe(TX)

06-27-2007 13:46:13

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Re: Cutting metal roofing in reply to jack12345, 06-26-2007 20:33:14

I have used all the mentioned methods with success. I have also used baling wire. It"s quicker and quieter.

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souNdguy

06-27-2007 07:39:12

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Re: Cutting metal roofing in reply to jack12345, 06-26-2007 20:33:14

Yep.. fine tooth blade.. reversed or not.. your call..

Soundguy

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CH(upstateNY)

06-27-2007 03:06:38

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Re: Cutting metal roofing in reply to jack12345, 06-26-2007 20:33:14

I just did a pole barn. I tried the reverse fine tooth but I found better control with a carbarundom blade ( dark brown abrasive ). Used quite a few of them though.

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strawbale

06-26-2007 21:54:46

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Re: Cutting metal roofing in reply to jack12345, 06-26-2007 20:33:14

I have used autility knife to scratch a line on the metal and then fold it and it breaks off. Has worked really well for me.

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old

06-26-2007 21:21:43

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Re: Cutting metal roofing in reply to jack12345, 06-26-2007 20:33:14

Theres a jig you can make to do it. It uses wire and a frame made from 2X4s but I don't remember how to make it any more. It will cut it like a hot knife in butter.

Hobby farm

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JOHN HARMON

06-26-2007 21:13:48

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Re: Cutting metal roofing in reply to jack12345, 06-26-2007 20:33:14

Other than a dedicated Shear which I find the best method, a Plywood Blade reversed in your Circular Saw,tight safety glasses [I prefer a face shield] and good hearing protection along with good Gloves and long Sleeves are needed to cut most 29 ga. metal roofing.On configured panels cut from the bottom side of the sheet for a smooth travel path,Corrugated has no smooth travel path. Trim the cut edge with Tin Snips to avoid rust penetrating the paint.

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rockyhawaii

06-26-2007 20:55:22

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Re: Cutting metal roofing in reply to jack12345, 06-26-2007 20:33:14

Jack, do a search on this forum, I remember reading a lengthy discussion about that subject a few months ago, and it was very informative.

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