This is a quick video showing how i cut some aluminum angle strips with a dewalt dw713 compound miter saw.
Mitre saw to cut gutter.
I used a non ferrous metal cutting blade that i go.
You ll thank me later.
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.
Let go of the trigger when through and then pull the saw back up to its starting position.
Using a miter saw will often leave a cleaner cut than those made by hand with a hack saw for example.
Plug in the saw and squeeze the trigger button.
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.
Measure the cut laying your gutter on the workbench measure off the amount of gutter you want to cut and mark it with a pencil.
Miter saws are the most common tool used for cutting gutters especially metal and plastic gutters.
Cut all the way through at a consistent speed.
Grab one side of the gutter and lower the saw slowly to the gutter.