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Sheet metal quality Jack 10-03-2009
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Posted by Tony Hwang on October 3, 2009, 11:15 pm


Jules wrote:
> On Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:23:51 -0400, John Grabowski wrote:
>> In addition to tin snips and aviation snips you will probably also need a
>> duct crimper. I have also found BX cutting pliers useful for cutting sheet
>> metal.
>
> Don't forget duct screws, and maybe some duct sealant, and probably
> straps to secure everything in place.
>
> When I re-did some of the stuff we had in the basement, I found that a
> metal-cutting blade in a jigsaw did a really neat job - but I agree,
> *good* aviation snips are handy to have (mine are stuck in storage
> overseas and paying for a second set didn't agree with me :-)
>
> cheers
>
> Jules
>
Hi,
If jig saw is used. Protect eyes.

Posted by on October 4, 2009, 1:00 pm


wrote:

>Jules wrote:
>> On Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:23:51 -0400, John Grabowski wrote:
>>> In addition to tin snips and aviation snips you will probably also need a
>>> duct crimper. I have also found BX cutting pliers useful for cutting sheet
>>> metal.
>>
>> Don't forget duct screws, and maybe some duct sealant, and probably
>> straps to secure everything in place.
>>
>> When I re-did some of the stuff we had in the basement, I found that a
>> metal-cutting blade in a jigsaw did a really neat job - but I agree,
>> *good* aviation snips are handy to have (mine are stuck in storage
>> overseas and paying for a second set didn't agree with me :-)
>>
>> cheers
>>
>> Jules
>>
>Hi,
>If jig saw is used. Protect eyes.

Earplugs don't hurt either.


Posted by Jules on October 4, 2009, 4:05 pm


On Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:00:46 -0400, clare wrote:
>>If jig saw is used. Protect eyes.
>
> Earplugs don't hurt either.

Unless you stick them way up your nose. ;)

I went to way too many rock concerts in my younger years... which is
useful in a way as it means power tools don't sound way too loud...


Posted by Jules on October 4, 2009, 1:00 pm


On Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:15:41 -0600, Tony Hwang wrote:
>> When I re-did some of the stuff we had in the basement, I found that a
>> metal-cutting blade in a jigsaw did a really neat job - but I agree,
>> *good* aviation snips are handy to have (mine are stuck in storage
>> overseas and paying for a second set didn't agree with me :-)
>
> Hi,
> If jig saw is used. Protect eyes.

Hopefully that was obvious, but yes :-) (I actually cut some long runs
with a cutting disc in the angle grinder as it's a lot quicker - and same
deal, make sure you wear some form of eye protection)

cheers

Jules


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