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Old 02-16-2015, 09:31 AM
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I need to cut sheet metal and want to get good straight lines. The metal will have a similar gauge as heating ducts. I only need two or three cuts so buying a shear is not a good option. Any ideas?
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I use a welding shop that has a shear. Give them a couple $$$ and everyone is happy.
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I put blue painters tape along the cut line, use an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel. Cut along the edge of the tape. Works for me. Helps to have good eyesight and a steady hand.
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I used some of these when I put the metal siding on my shop.

http://www.lenoxtools.com/pages/leno...aw-blades.aspx

Make sure you use eye protection because they make nasty chips.
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I have used a circular saw with a dull blade in backwards to cut very light gauge steel sheet. It's only good for a couple cuts as the blade is junk when you're done. Measure the blade offset and clamp a straight edge to the sheet to keep a straight line. Go slow, eye and ear protection are a must because it is loud and makes a mess. Anything thicker, that you can't crease with your hand, I would use tape and a grinder like ford4150 said.

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You don't really say what it is your cutting, or how long the cut is. Cause, if it's a 6" cut, not really any need to spend much $$.

Is there something wrong with using tin snips?
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Thanks for the suggestions. I am looking to make two rectangles. Each would be 17 x 6.5 inches. The edges need to be smooth straight and square.
I think I am going to look into welding shop idea from Sam Mac.
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If you can clamp it down with a good straight edge on it, you can score heat duct with a utility knife and bend it back and forth a time or two and it will break off.

Your local aluminum siding guys can also cut it for you, probably for a couple of bucks.
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If slightly thicker metal and longer, a cutoff blade in a circular saw might work. Set up a straight end to run against. Keep the blade shallow in the metal and it will agree with you more.
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Heating duct sheet is usually 26 or 30 ga. A pair of good Wiss snips will cut it easily.
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