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.
Cutting aluminium gutters.
It is ideal for thinner sheets up to 11 gauge.
There are two main types.
You can t cut through thick blocks of metal with this one however.
This design helps in cutting metal pipes and sheets.
Steps for how to cut gutters.
Set up a work table.
Pull the tape measure along the length of metal gutter and mark the length you need to cut the gutter with the carpenter s pencil.
Beginning where you marked cut all the way down to the bottom side with metal shears.
Flip a section of aluminum gutter upside down and set it on the 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.
Step 4 adjust the angle of the saw if the gutter goes on a corner.
You can bend the gutter slightly to easily make the rest of the cut all the way around to the other side.
Types of circular saw blades for cutting aluminum.
Cut along the marked line you placed on the aluminum gutter starting at the flange turning inward toward the opening of the aluminum gutter.
Use the edge of the combination square to extend the pencil mark around both sides of the gutter.
Miter saws are the most common tool used for cutting gutters especially metal and plastic gutters.
Starting the cut making straight cuts tool use.
Or you can cut around to the bottom side stop flip the gutter over and continue cutting from the other side until you meet the other cut in the middle.
Step 2 rest the base of the carpenter s square against the top edge of the metal gutter and align the blade of the square with the pencil mark you placed on the gutter in step 1.
Metal cutting blade this type of blade has smaller teeth separated by sturdy slots.