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Niall C.
Niall C.
00:27
Mystery solved; the question I linked above was lifehackered:
lifehacker.com/5947450/…
BMitch
BMitch
00:51
Interesting to see lifehacker using your share link instead of a generic one.
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I wonder if the construction site next door would mind if I turned their site into a playground. I'd give them a cut of the admission fee.
+1 for following proper safety procedures by using a hard hat and harness while being swung around by the excavator
wax eagle
wax eagle
01:46
@BMitch wonder how OSHA would handle that one :)
Jay Bazuzi
Jay Bazuzi
02:29
Hi all. I'm getting ready to install a metal roof, and need to decide how to cut the panels & trim. Should I ask on the site, or is this too localized?
The manufacturer already provides some guidance:
Steel roofing and trim should be cut with nibblers, tin snips or a profile shear. Although
Champion Metal of WA. does not advocate the use of a saw, the reality is many people use a power saw in
some manner. There are two concerns when using a saw. First, be sure that no burrs are left on the ends
of the panel. The rough edges are not protected and will rust. Second, the filings coming off the blade are
hot and will adhere to the surface of the panels and these will rust. Be sure all filings are removed from the
But I don't know how to pick from that list.
BMitch
BMitch
So you're asking what's the best tool to cut metal roofing to minimize the risk of rust?
Jay Bazuzi
Jay Bazuzi
The roof is a simple gable, with 8' rafters and 20' long. I'll need to cut the ends of the panels an inch or so, square across. And 2 panels I'll cut to width at the gable end. And the trim pieces need to be, uhhh, trimmed.
BMitch
BMitch
That seems like a pretty good question for the site to me
Jay Bazuzi
Jay Bazuzi
I have access to an air compressor, but no hoses or fittings for it.
BMitch
BMitch
Do you have any tin snips? They aren't expensive, and come in very handy for cutting all kinds of things.
Jay Bazuzi
Jay Bazuzi
02:32
My question is more "which tool should I pick for my situation", balancing cost, ease of use, etc.
I have red aviation snips, but all these cuts will be straight, so maybe I should get some yellow. Certainly cheaper than the other options.
BMitch
BMitch
Seems pretty on topic to me, and a great time to remind myself which color is which direction.
Jay Bazuzi
Jay Bazuzi
OK, I'll ask it.
BMitch
BMitch
When I first got my tin snips, I picked red because it went with my other tools and tool bag, not realizing the color significance.
Jay Bazuzi
Jay Bazuzi
Do girls use pink tin snips? Which way to they cut?
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BMitch
BMitch
haha
maybe they cut little heart shapes
Jay Bazuzi
Jay Bazuzi
02:54
Done: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/18508/…
BMitch
BMitch
@JayBazuzi +1 :)
Time for me to call it a night. Hope you get some good answers.
 
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Jay Bazuzi
Jay Bazuzi
18:53
Looks like these drill shears would be a good choice for me: amazon.com/dp/B0000AQK7C
@shirlock homes: thanks for the advice

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