Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool.
Cutting aluminum rain gutters.
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 saws are the most common tool used for cutting gutters especially metal and plastic gutters.
Extend the cut mark.
Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap.
Cut a four inch long notch to overlap and splice together gutter sections.
Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws.
Grab one side of the gutter and lower the saw slowly to the gutter.
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.
Mark the cut length onto the bottom of the aluminum gutter which should be facing up with the tape measure and.
At the square cut end of the gutter attach a spherical end cap with aluminum pop rivets.
Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section with an inside or outside corner piece.
If you have difficulty cutting with the tin snips make another cut 1 to 2 inches away from the cut line with the alternate hand snip.
If the gutter doesn t turn a corner fasten an end cap to each end to do this hold the end cap in place temporarily with a single sheet metal screw then drill a 1 8 inch diameter hole and install one pop rivet above.
Cut all the way through at a consistent speed.
Measure along the house fascia to determine the length of each piece of gutter.
Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom.
You can cut out the larger hole with a tin snips or you could use an oscillating multi tool equipped with a metal cutting blade.
Let go of the trigger when through and then pull the saw back up to its starting position.
Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer.
Cut the gutter to length using a hacksaw and tin snips.
Laying your gutter on the workbench measure off the amount of gutter you want to cut and mark it with a pencil.
