What is the best way to cut corrugated steel roofing panels


Pumpkin , Monday, 9th of August 2010 07:46:46 PM

I've heard of ''tin snips but l have to make several cuts. Is it possible 
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for me to get a metal cutting blade for my circular saw, or is this too 
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dangerous? Or is it likely that my local Lowe is might actually cut these 
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panels to size for me? Anyone have experience with this? Thanks! Eric
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Bugaboo , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 05:32:50 AM

A good tool to use if you have a lot of cutting to do is a  
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nibbler. This looks similar to a jig saw, but it cuts the metal with a  
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crescent shaped cutter and gets through it quickly. Abrasive blades for a  
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saw work well, but they wear quickly and make a lot of noise. Check your  
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local rental yard to see if they carry nibblers. Hope this helps.  
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Beboo , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 07:05:29 PM

You can use a cutting wheel (fiber/ceramic) on your circular  
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saw, but clamp the metal, use gloves, wear safety goggles, move slowly and  
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carefully, and mind the sparks - and where they land.  
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You can also use a Reciprocating Saw (Sawzall) with a metal-cutting blade,  
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but keep the guard against the metal and, again, be safe.  
 
 
 
 
 

Offy , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 11:07:54 PM

buy a metal cutting blade for your circular saw. be careful  
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there will be a lot of sparks. the metal will be hot and sharp.  
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