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Posted by a on October 26, 2007, 7:16 pm
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>> BETA-32 wrote:
>>> I need to cut 2 rectangular openings in an existing HVAC supply and
>>> return ducts.
>>>
>>> How can I do this?
>>>
>>> I've tried using a power jigsaw with a metal cutting blade -- big mess.
>>>
>>> I see things like power shears when I do Google searches, but that seems
>>> like a whole lot of money to spend to just cut the 2 openings.
>>>
>>> Are there any hand tools or cutting chisels that will work for this?
>>>
>>> Any other suggestions?
>> sure, just get some GOOD tinsnips. then you just need to make a hole big
>> enough to get the snips in and it will cut surprisingly easily.
>>
>> nate
>
> Another vote for tin snips. Quiet, safe and accurate (once you get the hang
> of it).
>
> I ended up with good ones from a the Snap-On truck that used to stop by the
> place I worked, when I was doing custom car audio installations a million
> years ago. If nobody here offers any specific brand names for "good ones",
> Snap-On is a safe bet. http://www.snap-on.com/
>
>
Tin snips.
a
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