Cutting Round Sheet Metal Duct

Tin snips with red colored handles can also cut straight lines and tighter curves to the left.

Cutting round sheet metal duct.

Sheet metal duct pipe fittings page 1 of 211. Photo 3 shows how to cut through thick metal. A hole cutter works great in tight spots when replacing ductwork. In this video we show you the best and safest way to cut a round hole into a can or rectangular duct.

30 ga insulated box. Amazon link to great products that every diyer and handyman should know about. There are two ways to cut round ducts. First if you want to cut a duct near the middle and use both ends mark and cut the duct before snapping it together.

There are many other tools and methods used to cut sheet metal ducts including hole cutters roto zips hole saws and even jigsaws. One end of each piece is crimped for easy fitting of consecutive joints or to sheet metal fittings and flexible duct. Mark the cut line or area on sheet metal with a felt tip marker. If you re dealing with close quarters and you own a right angle drill or attachment you may want to invest in a sheet metal hole cutter.

Aviator snips work fine to cut holes in a trunk line but only if there s enough space. The klein tools hole cutter will cut 2 in. Measurements for inches and centimeters are molded into body. Punch a starter hole in the metal with the blade of a straight screwdriver and a hammer large enough to fit the tip of the compound.

But when you come to the thicker locking seam you ll need the extra leverage of compound snips. Dia holes in sheet metal. Otherwise you might have to take down the trunk line. 20 in x 25 in x 16 in duct square to round.

There are two types electric and manual. There are three types electric pneumatic and hydraulic machines. 51 mm to 305 mm holes in up to 24 gauge steel and 26 gauge stainless steel. Use for 24 gauge steel and 26 gauge stainless steel.

How to cut round ductwork to size with tin snips. To see availability for this product personlog in or get online access. Switch and receptacle spacer. Any tin snips will work for this.

You ll need a drill sheet metal snips a start collar. The grooving machine is used to bead round duct to strengthen round tube with the big diameter. Galvanized sheet metal ducts from the duct shop s hvac ductwork is manufactured from high quality galvanized steel in 3 foot lengths for easy handling. Inch and centimeter measurement scales are molded into the body for accurate hole diameters.