The first way is preferred and that is to score the aluminum with a sharp utility knife and then bend it back and forth to make the cut break.
Cutting back aluminum siding.
Next you need to install the panel plane backward with the use of a power saw if you are experiencing snags with the.
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The older trailers of the 50s and 60s used thicker metal than what has generally been offered in recent times.
How to cut aluminum siding step 1.
While cutting at the width of the aluminum siding make use of straight tin snips.
The speed along with the vibrating blades ensure that you get a straight cut.
The second way is to use metal cutting shears.
Make use of a straight tin snip in cutting on the width.
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Tool prep and safety.
The secret to making sure your siding looks perfect is making precise measurements.
The first thing you ll want to do is make sure you have all the tools listed above and.
Similar to cutting drywall.
The first step is to make cuts right across the contours of the aluminum siding using the radial arm saw or perhaps a.
These sheers come in sets of three and there is one for left straight and right cuts.
Step 2 measuring.
There are two ways to cut aluminum siding.
Step 3 cutting the width.