Aluminum Fascia Fabrication and Installation Get tips for using a sheet metal brake to fabricate and fit new fascia out of aluminum coil stock before installing vinyl siding.

Nov 26, 2007 · Depending on your machine, remember that the aluminum "cut capacity" of your plasma cutter is about 30% less than it is for mild steel. Also, many have experienced problems tig welding a …

Nov 6, 2012 · Cleaning aluminum before welding is a critical first step. Get answers to common questions about the best way to prep and clean aluminum.

Feb 22, 2002 · * I have some aluminum soffit to put up on my place this weekend. It gets really old cutting it with snips. Will aluminum damage a circular saw blade or […]

Aug 31, 2007 · Heck, I cut 1/8 inch steel sheet/plate with a circular saw and a proper carbide blade! Cutting 1/8 inch aluminum sheet should be easy. Circular saw with correct blade, plasma, bandsaw, …

Nov 22, 2007 · How to cut aluminum handrail parts? Have a small job to do using Regal handrail system. Not sure of best way to cut parts to length. Is there a blade I could use in a mitersaw (10″, …

Oct 31, 2009 · I recently had to cut a 7" circle for a bathroom vent through an aluminum soffit. I used my Sheetrock circle cutter , scored both sides and used a razor knife . Once I cut through, the aluminum …

Jul 2, 2007 · Plasma cutting benefits One cut is often all it takes. Fabricators, contractors, maintenance personnel, artists and do-it-yourselfers who experience the benefits of a hand-held air plasma arc …

Making Head Flashing Bending metal for simple flashings requires a few basic cutting tools and a siding (or aluminum) brake.

In this article, slate-roofing contractor John Mahan demonstrates how he uses a portable brake to cut sheet-metal for drip-edge flashing.