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 What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/06/16 06:59 PM
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What works best? I have seen it down with a circular saw with the blade turned backwards. Do they make a metal cutting wheel for a circular saw? What about a Saws All with a metal cutting blade?
Thanks in advance.
"Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons."
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/06/16 07:20 PM
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We use a circular saw with a metal blade. Home depot should carry a multitude, though I prefer diablo brands.
Make sure you use hearing protection, because the saw on those thin sheets of metal makes a LOT of noise.
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/06/16 07:22 PM
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/06/16 08:16 PM
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if you just have a little cutting to do, use an old blade turned around running backwards to normal cutting. It's a bit slow but gets it done without having to buy a blade. If you have a lot of cutting, invest in a metal cutting blade but those aren't cheap!
as 7x57 stated, use hearing protection, it's a loud son of a gun cutting metal!
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/06/16 09:00 PM
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If you`re close to Houston give me a holler, I have a set of nibblers that you can use.
It`s the safe way to do it if you are going across the ribs.
I`ve seen some pretty bad injuries with saw blades and sheet metal.
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You`re walking on the fighting side of me. (Merle)
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/06/16 10:12 PM
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I use the cut off wheel and it worked great
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/07/16 12:02 AM
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I use the cut off wheel and it worked great This works. Still need hearing and eye protection. I've done it with a sawzall, and a cutting wheel on a 4.5 inch grinder was a hundred times more efficient. Rips through it like it's nothing.
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/07/16 01:21 AM
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/07/16 01:55 AM
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I just use a dull carbide saw blade, just like you would use to cut wood. just be sure to wear gloves and eye and ear protection.
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/07/16 02:21 AM
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Thanks again for all the replies.
"Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons."
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/07/16 02:26 AM
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Look at a Black and Decker 7975, you use it one time and you will never go back. It is like a can opener power tools.
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/09/16 06:03 PM
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Lenox or Swiss snips is all we use
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/09/16 07:35 PM
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You can also use a 4 1/2" grinder with metal cutoff blade, throws a lot of sparks like skill saw will. The sawzall makes tin jump around a lot. Be safe wear all safety equipment glasses, gloves, ear protection, have fire extinguisher available if sparks, have a buddy just in case of emergency.
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/10/16 06:50 PM
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Yup can easily lose control of either metal or whatever saw your using if it isn't secure
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/14/16 12:05 PM
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Malco shear mounted on a 1/2" drill.
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/27/16 04:14 PM
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I know this is old now but if you are using R panel I have a shear for that. It looks like a giant paper shear but for sheet metal. Quick and quiet!
Scott Eastty AW Scott Construction Company Bastrop, TX 512-845-0187 For all your metal building needs, state wide. www.acscott.com
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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10/31/16 09:50 AM
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Good Hunting,
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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11/29/16 03:02 AM
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Circular saw blade turned backwards.
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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12/03/16 04:56 AM
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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12/10/16 04:50 PM
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Circular saw blade turned backwards. 
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Re: What works best for cutting sheets of roof tin?
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01/15/17 10:19 PM
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A good nibbler works like a champ. anyone working with R panels needs one. Have used mine a plenty on my DIY barndo build. 
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