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  1. What tools do I need to cut flexible metallic conduit?

    Jul 26, 2017 · I need to cut 3/8" flexible metallic conduit and am looking for suggestions on how to cut it (i.e. Conduit Tubing cutter, hacksaw). How do you smooth the edges that were just cut?

  2. metal - How to cut steel without damaging the coating? - Home ...

    Dec 9, 2024 · I ordered Miata stainless steel rails for deck and need to cut. I used a chop saw and it burnt the coating and made it bubble and look terrible. How do I cut this where it still looks …

  3. Choosing Electrical Boxes - Fine Homebuilding

    Most cut-in boxes have metal or plastic flanges that keep them from falling into the wall cavity. Where they vary is with the tabs or mechanisms that hold them snugly to the back side of the …

  4. Weatherstripping Door Frames - Fine Homebuilding

    PRO TIP: Metal thresholds are thin enough to cut with hacksaws or jigsaws. But an oscillating multitool with a metal blade is the tool of choice: wide enough to track properly and cut square, …

  5. metal - How to cut stainless steel sheet without burning it?

    Jul 15, 2019 · I need to cut out a small section of 1.5mm Stainless steel. Before, when I've made cuts I have used an angle grinder and its resulted in thr stainless becoming scorched/burnt …

  6. What's best to use in a sawzall to cut steel pipe?

    A cut off saw with a steel and a metal cutoff wheel should cut it down. Maybe a saw blade will work but it would take a long time.

  7. What tool should I use to cut metal roofing?

    I'm getting ready to install metal roofing on my building project. Wee! But I'm not sure how I should cut it. The roof is a simple gable, 20ft long, with 8ft rafters. The roofing I'm using is 3ft ...

  8. How do I cut Semi-Rigid Aluminium Ducting? - Home …

    Permanent marker to mark the line you'll be cutting along. Hacksaw to start the cut. With the line marked, it's easier to keep the cut square, but you could also use a pair of tin snips to …

  9. quick way to cut nails - Fine Homebuilding

    Oct 3, 2009 · I had to cut the nails protruding through the roof deck of 4000 sq. ft worth of roof. (Roofers failed to follow the specs). We purchased the end trimmers/nippers or "horshoe nail …

  10. metal cutting - How can I cut extremely heavy cast iron? - Home ...

    1 I want to cut up a large piece of cast iron (think storm drain cover) with thicknesses greater than 1". What would be the cheapest way to accomplish this? It doesn't have to be a fast method. …