Cutting Metal 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.

Cutting metal gutters.

Always wear proper safety gear such as protective goggles and gloves when working with metal shears. 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. Place the gutter on the miter saw 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.

Metal gutters divert rainwater from your roof to the ground. Metal shears can be dangerous if not used properly. You ll thank me later. Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom.

Step 4 adjust the angle of the saw if the gutter goes on a corner. 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. Metal gutters can be cut with aviation tin snips. With no gutters rain would run off your roof in a sheet soaking anyone walking under your eave with water.