5v tin

[rockbottom]

What is the best way to cut 5v tin?

 

[Rich Va]

I don't know if this is the best way or not but I use tin snips. Have also heard of people using a skill saw with the blade in backwards,that could be dangerous.

 

[kyhayman]

Best way, saws all or sheet metal brake. Fastest way, skill saw with the blade turned backwards (make sure to wear ear and eye protection plus long sleeves).

 

[rrlund]

Cotton in the ears too. Take it from me! HUH?

 

[JMS MN]

I use a skil saw with the blade installed backwards, but regarding the safety issue-if you have a table saw available- use that. Quite a bit more opportunity to stay away from the blade.

 

[Anonymous-0]

If you use the skill saw method make sure your saw guard is metal not plastic, they melt when hot steel hits them.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Use a Morse Metal Devil blade in your hand held circular saw. Cuts cool and leaves a fine edge. Cost is about $40 for a 7-1/4 inch blade

 

[Anonymous-0]

One of the last years issues of Farm Show magazine had a story of a builder who set up a saw on a small trailer, to cut just tin for buildings. It ended up looking like a cross between a tile saw and a radial arm saw, worked good from the looks of it, and was able to cut angles for the gable ends, too. Best trick I heard was to order it the right length the first time!

 

[teddy52food]

My neighbor was cutting with a skil saw with a carbide blade NOT REVERSED. It cut fast and easy. Make sure you wear good eye protection.

 

[Anonymous-0]

I use a regular metal cutting blade on my Mikita circular saw. A guy gave it to me years ago; don't know where he got it, nor the manufacturer. Works great. You might ask your local builder's supply about this type of blade.
Mr. Bob

 

[Jeff in TX]

Shovel handle, bailing wire and 2 two by fours. Wrap the wire around one end of the handle, run it under the tin, wrap around the other end of the handle. Put the two by fours where you want to cut with the wire in between them. Stand on the boards and pull up on the handle. Quick and no noise. After you get the wire set just slide the tin in.