If you are planning on cutting more than one or two metal panels, you may want to purchase a metal cutting blade specifically designed for this purpose. (and you won't have to put one of those on backwards ) 😃- My favorite brand circular saw blade is IRWIN: Amazon Partners Link: amzn.to/3sDG39j

@bgleason1962

10 ай бұрын

I think we used to use a ripping blade put on backward at Morton. Been many years ago.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

10 ай бұрын

@@bgleason1962 I learned this method from a contractor over 20 years ago

Thanks for the video!! Two things I did. Flipped the sheets upside down. Made for easier cutting without the ridges. Also, I cut two at a time. Made the sheets more rigid for easier cutting, plus it went twice as fast. Thanks again. This was a time saver!!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped + thanks for the two good pointers 👍

I like it. I’m cutting on Wednesday and this really helps. I was dreading this job but now no more.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped - stay safe while doing your project

Thanks for the instructions. Worked great. I had to go slow and let the saw cool a couple times but my tiny 20V 5.5" cordless was able to complete the job.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

So glad it helped. Wow a battery operated saw... That's great...

We did this at Morton Buildings. The only thing we did different is that we put the metal upside down so you have a smoother surface to cut rather than up and down on the high ribs. I actually just did this today putting a roof on our new front porch.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

10 ай бұрын

Great suggestion thanks 👍

I had to rip an 8 ft long piece of metal roofing. Thanks for letting me know I could use a circular saw with the blade on backwards! I have a metal cutting blade, but this is a great trick to know.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

4 ай бұрын

Glad to help - Thanks for tuning in to our channel👍

Thank you very much you're a life saver today I didn't know how it would if I had to cut it by hand. I followed your directions and made a perfect cut thank you very much!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

So glad it worked out for you - Congrats on your project...👍

This is great. I was already doing this with cutting vinyl siding I just didn't know I could do the same trick with metal.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - Glad it's gonna work for you - Thanks for tuning in to our channel...

We have a storage facility and have been adding some demising walls. Wish I had seen this sooner cause these end pieces would have been so much cleaner and easier to make custom cuts. Definitely going to try this. You tube for the win!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

This certainly makes cutting metal easier without the $50 expense of a specialty blade - Just use an old "good quality" carbide tipped cross cut blade in backwards -works great.

Worked like a charm.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Love it - Glad it worked out for you 👍

Thank you! I’m in a bind and this really helped me out.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped you - Good Luck with your project✅

Great system.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

7 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it - Good luck w/ your project

Exactly what I needed to see. Thanks!!!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome - Have fun with your project ✅

Great video! Appreciate your work!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Ай бұрын

Thanks my friend 👍

Excellent! With this I cut an old sign composed of 3/4 plywood and metal signs each side. Cut like butter.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Great - Glad it worked out for you! Thanks for tuning in !👍 FYI, We lived just South of Venice, in Port Charlotte FL before moving to E Tennessee

Very nice tutorial... It's ppl like you helpin the common homeowner save lots of$$$ ... Thx

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - glad you liked it - Stay Safe doing your projects 👍

Fantastic.. only comes with experience !

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it - good luck with your projects...

Thank you! This was a game changer!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you...✅

Nice! You just saved me time and money having to go out and buy a metal blade!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome - I keep an old blade around to put in backwards - Don't know if it would dull a new blade or not - Have fun and be careful... Thanks for tuning in to our channel

Hey I just want to thank you for this video I picked up a side job skirting in a metal building and I've never really worked with metal before as far as building metal goes and this really allowed me to save a lot of time and give the customer a good bid.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

So glad it worked out for you 👍

@seanmcarthur3168

Жыл бұрын

It’s great when people share great tips like these to help others 😊

Thank you! Your video gave my My sister & I the skills cut sheet metal into 3 ft sections for a wainscoting project! 🙌

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you - So glad it helped you - Thanks for tuning in...

Your table is a nice setup. I’ll definitely use the idea for the moveable ladders. One thing that I learned is to turn your metal over and cut on the backside. It saves you from scratching the top and it’s also easier to cut because you don’t have to move your saw up and down over the ridges. Thanks for posting the video.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - Will definitely turn it upside down & cut it backwards next time 🙂

Great tips. Cheers

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in - Glad you liked it...👍

Great tip.. Thanks

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome - be safe working on your project(s)

This man's a wizard! Thanks!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Aw shucks - Can’t take the credit tho - someone showed me 25 years ago👍

Awesome tip

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks...

Thanks man!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Ай бұрын

You’re Welcome - Be careful out there 👍

Many thanks!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! - Good Luck with your project...👍

Cool thank you for sharing

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

I use this trick with vynal siding works great

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

3 ай бұрын

Good to know - Thanks 👍

Nice, Thanks

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Thank you for the demonstration. I love your set up, but just the same I will probably invest in a metal cutting blade. I think Dewalt has one for about 16 bucks. Thank you for making the video.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

4 ай бұрын

Have fun with your project👍

thank you

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome - Please be safe when using power tools...

An excellent video! Just the thing I need for my current project.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it will help you - Please be safe while completing your project - Thanks for tuning in 👍

Good carpenter. handyman

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Awh shucks - Thank you👍

You, Sir, just made my week. I have about $3000 in used barn tin to cut, and I'm sure you know how much tin that is. I was NOT looking forward to doing it with tin snips or an angle grinder.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Wow - what are you building?

@michaelc5985

Жыл бұрын

Use an angle grinder and invest in a good diamond blade. Cut through like butter.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelc5985 Good to know 👍

Awesome for I’m building a 12x12 shed and I’m thinking about doing a metal roof for I don’t have to left shingles. For my flooring frame is is a couple of feet above ground and my roof pitch is 30 degrees

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Wow - I agree - Metal would be a lot less stress on the back😀

I flipped the roofing over and cut it from the back. This prevents scratching up the roof and you don’t have to deal with the ridges and your marks show up better on the white backside

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

4 ай бұрын

Great tip - Thank you

Cutting just about anything is easy with a circular saw that's kind of their thing Although metal is a bit different so good video

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 ай бұрын

Cool man - Thanks👍

Thank you for the suggestion. Worked pretty well although some people may need to adjust the depth of their saw cut. Straight cuts are easier than diagonal. Do you have a trick suggestion for that? Saved me lots of time and impressed my Wife/Helper which is always a good thing. God Bless.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful - I can’t suggest any additional tips for cutting on a angle - one viewer said to turn the roofing upside down and cut from the backside - maybe that would help? 🙂

I use an old plywood blade put on backward and cut it from the backside, works well.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

That’s good info. So you use other blades than the one I always used…! Thanks 👍

@samTollefson

Жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm A plywood blade has less kerf so less metal is being cut off, I don't know if it is better as I have never used a regular blade. As you know, wear ear muffs as it makes a god-awful sound cutting, if you have close neighbors, they may not invite you to the next BBQ!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

@@samTollefson 😂 The neighbors aren’t over my Donkeys Honking yet 🤪 But your right. Hearing protection is probably a good idea 👍

Question. Why do you cut on the side with the ridges? Turn over the sheet, mark it and cut on the flat side. Makes live much easier.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Great point - one of the other viewers mentioned this too - every day is an opportunity to learn something new- Thanks again for your comment👍

@caradu9973

Жыл бұрын

Because ruffles have ridges

@johnrussell3449

Жыл бұрын

Why would you measure to the center of a blade?

@chad6504

Жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarmif you cut from the bottom of the panel you can run the blade in the proper direction.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

@@chad6504 Good to know - I learned this technique from a contractor 30 years ago and have never tried anything else because it’s always provided good results ✅

love

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I’m about to build a small grill shelter. This exactly what I needed. My saw has the same edge distance between the edge and blade. Wonder if it’s standard. Thanks for sharing the info! Just saved me some money on air powered snips.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Glad this is gonna help - Best of luck with your grill shelter - Be safe working on your project!👍

@ScruffyCityFishing

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm thanks! Headed to buy the wood now. Never worked with metal roofing, but will definitely be wearing gloves and safety glasses!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScruffyCityFishing Have fun - BTW I prefer the “self piercing” roofing screws over the “self drilling” ones !

@ScruffyCityFishing

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm oh, great info! Building it to move my grills and make room for.. more fishing stuff haha.

Thank you. I have to put a tin roof on my stable for a Mini-Horse we're getting next week. I wasn't looking forward to using tin snips, and now I don't have too. Question though? Wouldn't a metal cutting blade on the circular saw work?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

It certainly will be a lot easier with the circular saw vs tin snips. Using the old crosscut saw blade backwards saves running to the hardware store & about $46 for a blade specific for the purpose - “Irwin” is my go to brand for circular saw blades & they make a 48 tooth 7-1/4” blade specifically for cutting metal… Best of luck with your project 👍

The heat will damage the cut edges. It will start to rust. Heat damages the coatings on the steel sheet

Good stuff, thanks! Even if your blade was a carbide blade designed for metal, would you still run it backwards?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

I would think not but it would depend on the number of teeth and the gauges that specific blade was designed to cut - I believe most roof panels at the big box stores are 29 gauge so you’d have to check your blade to the thickness of the metal you are cutting 👍

One thing you failed to mention (or I missed it) is ear protection. Cutting metal roofing in this manner is VERY LOUD!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Yep, you should really wear hearing protection too. Being a kid from the 60’s, I already blew out my ear drums from Led Zeppelin 😂😂

@reb1050

Жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm Just from Led Zeppelin? I am 73 and live in the country. In H.S., I played drums in a local garage band and the amplifiers were right behind me and still have a set of drums in my "man cave" along with a 200 watt receiver and 8 speakers. Loud music, loud motorcycles, loud building and farm equipment such as chain saws, 6 yrs. in the Marines on .105 mm howitzers, and loud hunting firearms contributed to my hearing loss.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

@@reb1050 wow - so much alike - I too was a drummer in a rock band in the late 60’s for about 3 years - The Marshall Amps & PA were set up right next to me - Left ear is the worst - where the bass players guitar was plugged in🙃 Thanks for your service✅

Thanks for sharing. Does it have to be a metal cutting blade or wood cutting blade would be fine ? Thanks

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

They make a metal cutting blade specially for this - They cost around $40 - That’s why I use an old cross-cut blade for wood that I put in backwards - Saves the $40 for a blade that would rarely get used

Great vid … roofing a deck this weekend. Does it matter what kind of blade you use in reverse. For example would a multi toothed blade be better than a framing blade?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, good luck with your roofing project - I have always used a 40 tooth carbide tipped cross cut blade for general purpose framing and fast wood cutting (Irwin makes a good one) So I use one of these installed backwards just because I have several old blades laying around. I've never tried a 60 or 120 tooth plywood type blade nor have I used a new cross cut blade for this. Irwin makes a 48T metal cutting blade specific for this type of work that's around $50 if you're looking to buy a new one for your project. Have fun and be safe during your project...

@tonybarracuda3505

7 ай бұрын

Problem with using a carbide tipped framing blade is the teeth will break off, much better to use a fine tooth plywood blade or a blade made specifically for metal.

Found this video few day ago... Today i try its...its works... Its help me alot..Thanks bro... But i wonder how many teeth perblade best to use...now i'm using 60t... Seem bit heavy...

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in - I have always used an Irwin 40 tooth cross cut blade installed backwards (an old well used one kept for this purpose) Irwin does make a metal cutting blade specifically for this purpose for about $40 - Good luck with your project !

@mindafakir

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm he he im using bosch blade..that 60t...lost the carbide. but its doesnt matter..i got lot of that kind of blade.. hahaha ...may its because the quality ... then im using 40t.. seem much better even in same brand

@randyhendrickson4735

6 ай бұрын

For metal I believe it's the more teeth the merrier. @@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

My dad taught me to do this in 1965. But he did not suggest ear protection, which I most certainly do . The noise is nasty.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

3 ай бұрын

It’s pretty loud that’s for sure. If that didn’t wreck your hearing, the Rock Music from the late 60’s certainly did. Thanks for tuning in…

Hearing protection also!!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

10 ай бұрын

Yes that is a good idea. I'm a product of the 60's playing in a rock band so my hearing is already shot 😲

gret video thank you. So basically I do not have to buy a metal saw blade just use my Wooden blade?? and turn it around as you said? the blade i have now only cuts wood? so by turning it the other way it cuts Metal too?? thank you Rachael from New Zealand

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Be careful if you are using an inexpensive crosscut blade - I always use a high quality carbide blade that has been well used - cheaper blades can have the tips come off when doing this - And I don’t use the blade ever again for wood work - only for metal (in backwards) or dispose of it 👍

Great video and demonstration. I see you used a 40 tooth blade. Can I use a 24 tooth carbide blade and get similar results? Thanks

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - You probably could use a 24-tooth carbide tipped blade, but you may want to try it on a scrap piece if you have one (just in case)

@davidsteep

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm Thanks for your help.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidsteep You're more than welcome...!

Does a particular type of blade work better than others? I am curious how many cuts you can do with one blade.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

10 ай бұрын

I've always used a good quality Marathon 40 tooth carbide tipped crosscut blade

I read the specks that fly off ,burn into the metal and those spots will rust later.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Sure - blow off or brush off any metal specs - I’ve cut painted metal & galvanized roofing for years & have yet to have had a problem 👍

Never really cut sheet metal and corrugated at that ..... 2 cuts off a 3mtr length free hand all timber used for roof framing nothing left for last step completing roof off the side of shed for wood rack for turning. Turn blade on circular saw . . long timber or alloy straight edge will be square as.... 6:26 compared to free hand using knuckle to guide along ridge corrigation on the tin . Cheers i know what i will do next time cheers 👍😎😊

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

10 ай бұрын

Great - glad it will help the next time you cut roofing...👍

How smooth are the cut edges? Need to take off any burrs?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

5 ай бұрын

There are very few if you go slow & only cut one sheet at a time - I always try to cut the edge that goes up into the roof peak cap or into the sidewall flashing leaving the factory edge exposed 👍

I need to split a piece of tin in half the long way lol. Not sure if I feel like setting up a jig for a 20' piece of tin.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

I would take it in small bites - Clamp down a guide rail the length you feel comfortable handling - Make your cut - Then move the guide and keep cutting - I've had years of experience with a circular saw but I couldn't do a perfect "Rip" that long... Best of luck...

Just getting ready to metal roof my garage, and need to cut 1.5" off each sheet as they didn't allow for my ridge vent. Is it worth covering the cut sections with something? I was thinking maybe a galvanize spray?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Wow that's a shame - I wouldn't recommend cutting off such a small strip with a circular saw though. I would think that pieces could dangerously fly off at a high rate of speed. Any time you cut a finsihed (coated) metal you risk exposure to the elements unless you recoat it. I would think a foam brush touching up the cut edge with a cold galvanized wouldn't cause an overspray on the rest of the panel that a spray can will?

@wannabejeeper

Жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm Yeah I'm not thrilled about it. My options are to perhaps leave 1.5" sticking out over the edge, split the difference and have 3/4" sticking out and 3/4" X2 as a ridge vent, trim them, or skip the ridge vent and put in gable vents. There's a bonus room in the trusses, but I don't plan to insulate it, just the main area. I do have a diablo blade for my circular saw that I was planning on running to cut them... and having them stacked tightly and mask for overspray.

I cut the same way for aluminum

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

8 ай бұрын

Good to know - Thank you ✅

Can you do the reverse blade thing with a Carbide tipped blade? I'm not sure if it would knock the soldered tips off if they are hit from the opposite side they are designed to use for cutting.

@LordoftheCats

Жыл бұрын

Ah! Posted my question before reading the comments. Great vid. I think I've got all I need to know. Thanks!

@LordoftheCats

Жыл бұрын

Update. I had an old Carbide blade and tried cutting three sheets at once. Worked great and no damage to tips on the blade. Thanks again for the vid.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

I’ve always used an old 7-1/4” Irwin Marathon 40 tooth carbide tipped blade & never had an issue on small projects - I would think a good quality blade should be okay but I would avoid a cheap one - in any case be careful - safety 1st👍

Done it a ton of times like this. Super loud. Like stupid loud. Also hot firey little pieces of burning hotness flying everywhere. Safety glasses a must. I like muffs or ear plugs too. Works great. Use an old blade

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

9 ай бұрын

Yup - a hot noisy mess but it’s quick & easy

Unfortunately I need to do a 12 foot rip cut on the final piece of my shed roof. How would you go about it when the metal is already installed?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Wow - That will be fun - Maybe use a 12 foot 2"x4" as a guide - Screw it down on the waste piece side (if possible) and use the 2x4 as a rip fence guide? If that's not possible then maybe you could snap a chalk line and take your time with the saw blade depth really shallow - Best of luck but please be careful...

@edspiker1176

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm it's just trimming off the overhang, but may still be a touchy situation. I'm probably going for the snap a line and take my time theory

Good idea, but I would turn the metal over and cut it from the back side. That way your saw won't scratch the metal.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Great point & as someone else said - the panel is smoother on that side - Every Day is a new lesson learned😁

Is there a limit to the number of sheets you can cut at a time? I need to cut 1/2” off about 40 sheets.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

7 ай бұрын

The most I have ever tried was 2 cheets at a time. Which made the edges more ragged than cutting a single sheet. Assuming you are going to use either a ridge peak or a shed roof sidewall flashing you can always plan on cutting the upper side of your roof panels so that the cut edges get concealed - have fun with your project.

To be clear, if you have a metal cutting blade you dont have to put it in backwards, correct?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Yes that’s correct - the crosscut blade in backwards is only if you don’t have a metal blade on hand 👍✅

I'm wanting to cut some corrugated sheet metal into some 3in by 8 foot strips for some landscape edging, at least until i find enough rocks b the river to do 126 feet. but could you explain how this/ why this works? do i need a certain type of blade? hight or low tooth count? since its backwards does sharpness matter? most of mine are pretty dull already and i don't trust my ability to use tin snips to make a clean straight cut.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

If you going to be doing that much cutting you may want to invest in a metal cutting blade. But for small jobs I use a 40 tooth Irwin carbide tipped crosscut blade installed backwards. The idea about being in backwards is that the blade is less aggressive, doesn’t tear up the work & acts like a metal cutting blade leaving a pretty smooth cut line👍

@daltonlockyear7437

Жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm would a extra fine tooth blade would better then? i got a few laying around but faily sure everrything badly needs sharpening

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

@@daltonlockyear7437 Never used a fine tooth blade. I’ve only used carbide tipped cross cut blades - My favorite for general purpose is the Irwin Marathon 40 tooth carbide crosscut👍

I would have cut from the back side so ridges would be on the bottom , have a 4.5” metal blade ?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

You know that’s a great tip 👍 - Thank you for your input.

Thanks for the video. I just did eight sheets. I doubled them up and put them upside down. The first cut was good. The second cut was pretty good. The third cut was okay. The forth cut was "eh" Is this Diablo blade dead already with just four cuts.

@rayjennings1861

10 ай бұрын

Here's my setup I just used: drive.google.com/file/d/1e7VHxECCafxEJoS7HHMdMZfYW7Juogj5/view?usp=drive_link

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

10 ай бұрын

Nice setup - I've never cut more than one piece at a time. I've always used a Marathon Carbide Tip Crosscut Blade installed backwards. (Marathon blades are a high quality blade) I've never used a Diablo?

@raymondjiii

10 ай бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm someone on one KZread thread recommended cutting two at once. I cut the ridge cap by hand. I was going to try to use the circular and do it in two passes such that each pass that half is laying flat.

@raymondjiii

10 ай бұрын

The Diablo (if I’m spelling it correctly) are at all the big home improvement stores (plus Amazon.)

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

10 ай бұрын

@@raymondjiii Never tried that - good luck

Can a carbide blade be used?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

9 ай бұрын

Yes - They make carbide blades specifically for metal cutting - I have a link to one in the description - I just used an old carbide tipped crosscut wood blade in backwards that I had in hand at the time👍

Question : Can you cut 4 pieces at once?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

6 ай бұрын

Don’t recommend it - I believe it will leave the edges very rough

Young Man to shy to show face. Thanks for the lesson.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

7 ай бұрын

That’s funny - sometimes you cut off your head when setting up the camera multiple times while making videos 😂 - Hope your project turns out well 👍

Question... did you use a metal-cutting saw blade and then reverse the blade or is it a normal blade and then reversed...? Thanks.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

I used an “old worn out” Irwin 40 tooth carbide crosscut blade (for wood) that I installed backwards instead of buying a new metal cutting blade (that would have been used very infrequently) 👍

@acewetz14

Жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm Thanks, I saw the comment below after I posted. Apologies.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

No Harm - No Foul - Good Luck with your project - Be Safe...

Why do you flip the blade around? I tried to cut a sheet (for the first time) the other day. LOTS of sparks, super noisy, and decided, it's not for me, and I need to find someone to do the job for me... Perhaps I'll give this a try. Thanks

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

11 ай бұрын

You would only put the blade in backwards if using a crosscut saw blade for wood. This points the saw teeth backwards which makes the cut less aggressive. They make blades specifically designed for cutting metal but they too are very loud and throw out a lot of sparks. Safety Glasses and Hearing Protection are a must when doing this kind of work…

Would it be easier to cut if the roofing was upside down? More flat surface area.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Probably - Several others mentioned it too - Learn something new every day👍

Damn, and I just laid a 2x4 on the ground, marked off the size of the cut, and slapped my level on the panel with my left hand so the blade lines up with the cut and ripped it with my power saw in my right hand. Bingo!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

You are the man ! Most probably couldn’t do that successfully. This was targeted for those folks who don’t have your experience !

Are you using a demo blade that cuts metal/nails?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Hi - No I’m using an Old Irwin Carbide Tipped Crosscut Blade installed backwards that I kept around for stuff like this🙂

Just did it and it ripped all of the carbide tips off my Spyder blade. For now on I will just buy a dedicated metal blade. Long cuts dig the line with a razor blade and then bend and snap it.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, in all the years I’ve been doing this it has never happened to me. And I have ripped many 12 foot long panels with the same old blade I’ve used for this purpose many times. I believe mine is an old Irwin “Marathon” 24 tooth carbide tipped blade though. (Maybe it's the quality - a $30 Irwin blade vs. the $10 Spyder blade)

@tealady33

2 жыл бұрын

I think it makes a huge difference whether to put a cross cut/ combination blade (staggered teeth) or a ripping blade- teeth are all straight.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

@@tealady33 Great Point - Thanks...

@earljohnson7675

9 ай бұрын

Use a plywood blade I’ve done this for years it’s a lot smoother

👍😎😎

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Wish me luck, I'm going to attempt to cut off an addition off my trailer house, I'm just now starting"reasearch" into how to get it done. I'm 50+ years old crippled up broad, no money to pay to have it done, but by God Almighty, im gonna git r done! First video I've watched, since I have to start at the roof!! 😁 wish me luck!!

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Please be safe! Especially if you’ve never handled a circular saw before or if you’re working on a ladder - Don’t forget to work safely - Wear safety glasses, gloves, clamp down your work & get someone to help you if you’re not experienced doing something like this - Good Luck and please be careful!

@flowerpower9541

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm that was so sweet!! Thanks, and you bet, safety first seriously. Good video

Why the saw blade backwards? Does it not cut a clean line otherwise? What happens if u don’t put on backwards?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in - The teeth on a normal crosscut circular saw blade can be too aggressive & can make too rough of a cut - This was a “Down n’ Dirty” quick way to cut roofing material w/o having to spend $40 for a good specialty blade😀 Been doing it this way for years & it works great - But always remember “Safety First” when using power tools👍

@ikeeperwet7698

2 жыл бұрын

So coukd you use a old blade since youre not using the teeth?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Yes - I recommend you use an old blade, so you don't dull a new one.

Where on earth did you learn this? Who would have thought.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian - Okay - You asked...! Back 20 years ago I owned a True Value Hardware Store and Lumberyard in North Carolina on the coast. We got hit with Hurricane Bonnie which devastated our metal sided and roofed warehouse - I worked alongside a contractor making the repairs while installing new metal and learned this trick from him - I have been cutting metal roofing this way ever since. If you choose to try this, be sure to use a quality (but used) 40+ tooth carbide tipped blade and it will always do a good job. As always "Safety First" especially if you are not experienced with power equipment - Thanks for tuning in to our channel... Good Luck with your project(s)

What would happen if you didn't turn the blade around?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

8 ай бұрын

Would still cut but leave much rougher edges

@user-zt1pq7hq6y

8 ай бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm thanks

I just used my wood blade cut it like butter. No big deal no metal blade no running blades backwards

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

👍 Great - for the benefit of others, how many teeth on the wood blade and what type was it (crosscut/plywood etc) ?

@domenickpace3450

Жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm not plywood 24tooth cross cut

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Great - Thank you...

I somewhat agree with this method but the roofing metal will start to rust if it comes in contact with water, so id suggest having the cut edge at the top of the wall. Circ saw, grinders, etc all use heat and friction to cut through the metal, which is why it tends to rust more than if you use hand snips, powered shears or a metal nibbler as they actually crimp the ends as you cut. if youve ever screwed into the metal panels and see those little shards that come off from the screw threading in, they will be rusted by the next day if it rains at all

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

All very valid points - Thanks for sharing - That's exactly why you would leave the important jobs to a professional roofer. But this works okay for a chicken coop or a shed.

@Josh-ww5kz

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm exactly! I work with metal everyday so whenever I put a screw into flashing, there tends to be clippings that fall onto the flashing. If I end up forgetting to wipe it off and come back the next day there's always rust marks left where the shavings were. And only way to get rid of the marks at that point is to use a damp rag vs just wiping them off with a cloth or if you have gloves on.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Love quality workmanship 👍

@theoriginalmonstermaker

Жыл бұрын

I'm by no means a professional, and I've never even tried this, but if you re worried about the cut rusting, couldn't you just keep a small container of slightly matching exterior metal paint and sponge w you to quickly 'reseal' that edge? *similar concept to using 'end cut' on extortion lumber Would that work?

Use a plywood blade in reverse it’s smoother

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

9 ай бұрын

Great tip - Thanks👍

I’m not sure where you guys found success. But I flipped my blade and it blew the teeth off and wouldn’t cut butter. I bought a metal Diablo blade and cut like you wouldn’t believe

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

The Diablo Metal Cutting Blade is a good one at a price of around $45. I always use Irwin carbide tipped blades in my circular saw and have several older ones that work perfectly installed backwards for one or two cuts of metal roofing. I have never had a problem. What brand, model and price point was the blade you "Blew Apart"? (so other folks can know what not to use in the future) - Thanks...

@Cantspeakable

Жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm the one that blew apart was the 6 1/2” dewalt stock blade on my battery saw.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

@@Cantspeakable Thanks

I have heard putting the blade in backwards creates a lot of heat and the paint will fall off and rust the roof.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike - I hadn't heard that. I have been doing this for years and never had an issue with the edges. They cut very smooth and don't rust any more than the ones that come from the factory. You made me look up at the edges of the green metal roof on my pole barn (done by professionals and cut to length at the factory) and the edges have a slight coating of rust. So I think that pretty much is the norm for metal roofing... Thanks again for tuning in to our channel...

Measure to center of blade? Why? Measure to the blade edge? Safety glasses but not ear plugs and gloves?

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Center of blade so you can follow the line with your eye as you are cutting it (the drawn line which is about the width of the blade totally disappears as it’s cut🙃) Its too late for me for ear protection. My hearing was already blown out from the loud music of the 70’s. And, don’t know about you but I think gloves are cumbersome. + These old calloused hands are pretty tough… Hey thanks for tuning in - Glad you liked the video👍

I do need to see that today. Great mistake.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Please see my comment below...

So what would go wrong if you put the blade in the usual way around ? AND - Won't the teeth get knocked out of the blade doing that ? It just sounds so wrong.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

In my experience, when using the saw blade in the "Normal" direction the teeth on the blade can be very aggressive and the cut sometimes isn't as smooth. This is something I learned from another contractor over 20 years ago during major reconstructive work after Hurricane Bonnie and it has worked well for me on many of my small metal cutting projects ever since. As you may, or may not, know there are metal cutting blades out there specific to this purpose, if using one of them would make you feel more comfortable. And I suggest if you _are_ doing a "Major Project" that you use one specific to the task. But one smaller projects I have found the cheaper fiberglass aluminum oxide blades are useless and can easily shatter. The better blades can run $40 or more depending upon the brand. Thanks for your comment & for tuning in to our channel.

@MohammedNovalija

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm Saving $40 on a blade that I will not use very often sounds like a bargain - I shall follow your recommendation

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

2 жыл бұрын

@@MohammedNovalija Great - Please don’t forget to use safety glasses, hearing protection & gloves - Have fun with your project - Thanks again for tuning in to our channel!

hmmm safety glasses

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

5 ай бұрын

When doing this kind of work it is recommended that you use: Safety Glasses, Ear Protection & Gloves - I’m a bad boy😂

@randolfllige9142

5 ай бұрын

:) thank you for the content i think this is safer than a grinder.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

5 ай бұрын

@@randolfllige9142 I do too

If you cut from the edge of your blade you’re piece would a true 48

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - Great point - I do that for woodworking when using a thin pencil line - But on the metal, I take the whole wider magic marker line with the blade and am still within a 1/16th of inch of my intended cut - Thanks for tuning in & your great input👍

You compromise the metals' ability to resist rust cutting it this way

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

So what is your recommended cutting method that the average homeowner with limited skills can do without buying expensive tools to put metal roofing on a shed, chicken coop etc. ??? We’re not talking professional roofing here?

@thomasirvin4159

6 ай бұрын

I always use power snips on crosscuts , and scribe and snap on rips, no rust issues which will void the warranty on your tin.

#protip: Flip your metal over so you don't lift on the ridges.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - you’re the 2nd person to make that comment & it’s a great suggestion 😊

Please wear ear protection too…..

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely !

48 inch - (1-5/8) = (46-3/8) corresponds to 1219,2 mm - 41,2 = 1178 mm. Metric is way more easy! But Americans seem to think: Why make it easy when it can be difficult? You are out of step with the rest of the world and the world really no longer adapts to you.

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

Ай бұрын

It is crazy isn’t it? But it does keep our minds sharp with all that math 😂 Thanks for tuning in to the video👍

There are blades special made for cutting metal No need to turn blades backwards

@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm

9 ай бұрын

Yup - As I said in the description there are several good ones available. This “Tip” of using a carbide saw blade backwards was something I learned from a metal building contractor 25 years ago immediately after Hurricane Bonnie hit the coast of N Carolina.