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   Guest_ | Jul 10, 1999 09:15pm | #1

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   The 26g would have to be stiffer, wouldn't it? Are you going to cut the valley in the field? Lots of times you can order that stuff precut, and with what can be done with computers today, they can probably get it right. If not, you can cut 26g steel with regular snips. Tack the pieces in place, and snap a line if you have to. - jb

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   Guest_ | Jul 11, 1999 05:26am | #2

   *Use a nibbler or ametal blade in a skilsaw , pop a line 2 in, in from the center of the valley iron and measure to this from the point of lap. kk

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   Guest_ | Jul 12, 1999 04:26pm | #3

   *Gat a cordless steel cutting circular saw from panasonic. I was stunned how well this saw works, and have been slow to return it due to other handy uses. A fine grain file will eliminate any burrs left by the saw. Tinsnips seems like a painful and tiring proposition.-Rob

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   Guest_ | Jul 13, 1999 02:08am | #4

   *Bob,Although this is an Australian site it may have some info for you. I seeclick here they recommend cutting sheet from the back if using a metal saw, to avoid hot swarf embedding in the coating.

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   Guest_ | Jul 13, 1999 09:16am | #5

   *Bob: Call Dynamic Fastener they have the blades Rob is talking about. You can buy the blades 4-3/8" thru 14" from them. We are using the 7-1/4" blade on electric saws. Works as good as Rob says. The blade is called Tenryu "steel pro" it is on page 24 of their 1999 cat. The blade is from panasonic. We use the Kansas City Office 1-800-821-5448. The price sounds high but buy it. Worth every penny.Ron PS tell them the thickness of metal you are cuting as they have blades for 18ga. to 3/16" and 18ga. & lighter.