Cutting Sheet Metal Ductwork

The klein tools hole cutter will cut 2 in.

Cutting sheet metal ductwork.

Https amzn to 2ndf97w the best tin aviation snips. First if you want to cut a duct near the middle and use both ends mark and cut the duct before snapping it together. Measurements for inches and centimeters are molded into body. Cutting anything especially metal ductwork can be a dangerous task as the edges of sheet metal are extremely sharp even before you start to cut it.

Cut sheet metal ducts with tin snips but match the type to the cut. Https amzn to 2mkd0sj large screw driver. Rectangular sheet metal duct. Use compound snips with offset handles for more leverage and thinner cutting blades to cut thick seams straight sections and.

You ll need a drill sheet metal snips a start collar. This sheet of 30 gauge galvanized steel has a maximum temperature rating of 390. One end will have an end cap and the other end will be raw notched at 1 2 for easy field modification. Flat metal is easier to cut than curved so he uses his knee to support and flatten the pipe while he opens it up.

Galvanized steel flat sheet can be cut to size for a tough hvac job that requires a customized fitting. Round metal duct pipe galvanized sheet metal duct work 24 metal ducts 16 inch hvac 3 inch rigid pipe. Any tin snips will work for this. 20 in x 25 in x 16 in duct square to round.

But when you come to the thicker locking seam you ll need the extra leverage of compound snips. Photo 3 shows how to cut through thick metal. The master flow 36 in. In this video we show you the best and safest way to cut a round hole into a can or rectangular duct.

Royal metal products 8 x 4 x 4 in. To see availability for this product personlog in or get online access. Dia holes in sheet metal. Make two marks for cutting when replacing ductwork when cutting pipe bob likes to mark the size he needs on each side of the open seam with a marker.

Then you just sight on the far mark while you make the cut. Sheet metal duct pipe fittings. Be sure to wear thick heavy work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges of both the ductwork and the cutting tools themselves. Flange insert box with gasket.

There are two ways to cut round ducts. Use for 24 gauge steel and 26 gauge stainless steel.