5 v metal

what is the best way to cut 5 v metal roofing ?i have r.angle snips left angle,electric sheers is it just supposed to be hard to cut>>>

Roof Doctor, I'm in the panhandle. Panama City to be exact.>>>

Roof Doctors USA Said: What do you mean by hard to cut? Are you referring to the gage of the metal or the fact that your cutting metal verses shingles?

5-V around here generally comes in 24 gage metal. I know some guys will use 26 gage. Ive even heard of some contractors in other parts of the country using 29 gage. The thicker metal requires a little more effort.

colletti Said: what is the best way to cut 5 v metal roofing ?i have r.angle snips left angle,electric sheers is it just supposed to be hard to cut[/quo

it is 24 gage metal and it was my first job and i just could nt help but think there was an easier way ...the electric shears i have wont go over th v so we cut every thing with snips and i now have some strong forearmss....thanks for the web site with the shears i ordered a pair...>>>

I use 6v 'open' tile valley. They require plenty of forearm strength. My best tool is a can of spinach right before cutting.>>>

Robert - I've got a pair of them as well. They are a great tool. However, for 5-V, they are not great, IMO, because they are difficult to maneuver over the double ribs, not to mention they are not cordless like turbo shears. Another disadvantage is all the half-moon shavings that you have to clean up.>>>

Thats what we use best nibbler on the market as far as im concerned been using them for years.>>>

http://www.fein.de/corp/us/en/fein/products/nibbler/nibbler.php>>>

JWilliams - What part of Fla. are you in? >>>

in my parts of florida i think they usually only use 26 gauge. atleast when i was running the shop thats the only thing the boss had me order.>>>

What do you mean by "hard to cut"? Are you referring to the gage of the metal or the fact that your cutting metal verses shingles?

5-V around here generally comes in 24 gage metal. I know some guys will use 26 gage. I've even heard of some contractors in other parts of the country using 29 gage. The thicker metal requires a little more effort.

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very carefully>>>

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