Cutting Metal Gutters

Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom.

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. Metal gutters divert rainwater from your roof to the ground. With no gutters rain would run off your roof in a sheet soaking anyone walking under your eave with water. 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.

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. Always wear proper safety gear such as protective goggles and gloves when working with metal shears. Miter saw miter saws are the most common tool used for cutting gutters especially metal and plastic gutters. Properly installing the gutters around your home will reduce leaks increasing the efficiency of your home s gutter system.

Step 4 adjust the angle of the saw if the gutter goes on a corner. Metal shears can be dangerous if not used properly. Cut along the marked line you placed on the aluminum gutter starting at the flange turning inward toward the opening of the aluminum gutter. 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.