Wish I could give you about 100 thumbs up for this. I've seen a ton of ways to cut this stuff with expensive tools and a mans strength, but you are the first to show how a woman, elderly, disabled or lack of tools could possibly cut a piece of this stuff... Thank you!! I am soo over waiting on hubby and his buddies to cut two little pieces for me, I'll be doing this first thing in the morning!! (with safety gear of course lol)
Thank you so much. It was good that I had a first timer. Just make sure you cut just past the middle of second ridge, Have you foot on the larger side and have opposite foot close to the tear, with smaller pieces go nice an steady and you will do it. All the best Scotty
Well described. The addition of watching someone do it for first time was brilliant. Learned so much combining both efforts! Best regards Stephen. I grew up in Toomba. ✌
Your approach is spot on. Many years of experience has taught me the following ... 1/ Always use safety equipment when cutting metal sheets. Thick gloves, face shield, protective hat or helmet, strong boots and long sleeves. Out f control sharp edges can do a lot of damage. 2/ Use a strong timber plank as a guide. Lay the plank in parallel to the direction of the cut and stand on the plank as you pull on the sheet. 3/ Do this sort of work in an open clear area well away from other people, children, and pets. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Cheers.
When I was roofing this is how we cut all the straight sheets. Just remember to tuck them to the top of the roof, that edge will rust if it's at the gutter end.
Thanks. Appreciated. One thing I am still doing is learning. It amazes me how we can do something for years and someone has a tip or trick which we wish we had known about. I leant this while doing part time work for a small roofing crew. It was a hard slog, i loved how fast they could screw off a roof, Thanks again Scotty
I just stumbled upon this video, is this 18 gage 🤔 that’s the thickness I’m looking at to purchase here in the US… thank you for a great demonstration 👏👍
A woman willing to help and follow instructions. Priceless. Gold. She deserves to be treated with all the love and respect a man can give. Bravo. The U.S.A. does not seem to have such Gold. Sad.
I tried cutting up some left over roofing with snips, couldn't get past the first 30mm going across, is that because I was using the yellow snips? This is just amazing Green Thumb Gardening
Hi Helen. You need to cut Just past the middle of the second rib. To make it easier you can go to the third rib. This will give you more to grip. The colour of the snips shouldn’t matter too much.
Hey, I use Stanley tin snips. housetradesupplies.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/1525/s/stanley-14-559-aviation-snips-set-3-piece-left-right-straight-cuts-14-559/?cmp_id=15861665436&adg_id=139312484630&kwd=&device=m&gclid=CjwKCAjw14uVBhBEEiwAaufYxyyVQysjooDqXe2Mb_vlkCDUCC6j4cZkZT4V05NJDBmV9r-8cGeynxoCfm8QAvD_BwE
Hello mate, so if you make your initial cut far enough, it should rip very straight each time? Does it work with the more squared off corrugated metal? Thanks in advance!
Yes, make your first cut past the middle of the second ridge and tear slowly you will get a fairly straight cut. It won’t be perfect sometimes I have had a 2cm variance. As I don’t need it straight for what I do it saves so much time. It doesn’t work with the squared trim deck sheets.
Hi Thank you for the comment. Yes we use rip to cut timber lengthways, we also use the word rip for another way of saying tearing. So to rip or tear the iron. As I am not technically cutting it. Thanks
Brother, I tried cutting 40 pieces with tin snips and cussed everything and everybody by the third sheet. I was about to set up sawhorses, some 2xs and use the reversed blade method and chance shooting shrapnel everywhere. Then I sat down for a drink of water and some breakfast, did a last didnt google search and found this. Idk if it works with the sheets I got, but I’m sure as heck going to try it
great video what were those sizzors called that you used Pliers? and what brand please they really did make an easy effortless cut I STRAIN with the ones I have thank you
Hey mate. In this video I was tearing standard Australian Colorbond, corrugated iron sheets at 0.42mm thick. I’m not sure what gauge that works out to be. Of the older thicker sheets it was just slower and smaller tears, Hopefully this helps Thanks Scotty
Hi, it is not straight like factory cut, but a 5mm variation as it tears, if you don’t cut to the middle of the second ridge you may get a 15mm variation, I have torn over a hundred sheets and it does a pretty decent job.
Hi, It doesn’t matter the thickness or age, I have torn hundreds of sheets, from 100yr old shearing sheds, our house 60yr to brand new. Easy as. Just cut to second ridge.
@@stevepark3865 , the entire panel is coated, when one cuts it one exposes bare metal. Cutting by a shearing process ,like in the video, exposes the least amount of bare metal cs grinding/sawing or even scissor type shears.
Yeah didn't work very well for me, the 0.42 mm Colorbond sheet I used didn't come apart anywhere as neat as this, it developed scalloping along it, and was about an inch or more "off the square" by the time I got to the end.
Wow if I didn't see you actually do this I would not believe it could be done. Thank you so much for the demonstration!
Thanks for the reply.
Yes it’s pretty cool. Saved me a lot of time
The best technique that I've seen yet! Simple, no special power tools, no noise, no metal sawdust, simply gets the job done!
Thanks 😊
Wish I could give you about 100 thumbs up for this. I've seen a ton of ways to cut this stuff with expensive tools and a mans strength, but you are the first to show how a woman, elderly, disabled or lack of tools could possibly cut a piece of this stuff... Thank you!! I am soo over waiting on hubby and his buddies to cut two little pieces for me, I'll be doing this first thing in the morning!! (with safety gear of course lol)
Thank you so much. It was good that I had a first timer. Just make sure you cut just past the middle of second ridge,
Have you foot on the larger side and have opposite foot close to the tear, with smaller pieces go nice an steady and you will do it.
All the best
Scotty
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Wow! that's brilliant. Somehow I can't believe it was that simple. Well done you.
"HERE LET ME JUST RIP THIS METAL SHEET APART WITH MY BARE HANDS!" - BOSS MODE!
Thank you for sharing. I was really amazed to see this technique here for the first time. It is a brilliant method.
THIS IS AMAZING!!! I had no idea you could do this! Thank you!
Well described. The addition of watching someone do it for first time was brilliant. Learned so much combining both efforts! Best regards Stephen. I grew up in Toomba. ✌
Cracking guide thanks Scott, saved me a lot of time on the grinder.
Thanks mate.
Your approach is spot on. Many years of experience has taught me the following ...
1/ Always use safety equipment when cutting metal sheets. Thick gloves, face shield, protective hat or helmet, strong boots and long sleeves. Out f control sharp edges can do a lot of damage.
2/ Use a strong timber plank as a guide. Lay the plank in parallel to the direction of the cut and stand on the plank as you pull on the sheet.
3/ Do this sort of work in an open clear area well away from other people, children, and pets.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Cheers.
Thanks
How is his approach 'spot on' when he didn't do most of the cautions you recommended?
I think you forgot the ear plugs and 72 vaccinations.
well done good trick thanks for sharing and also you showed someone who is just learning which highlights the finer points thankyou
In the US i picked up some for a project from Home Despot. This technique works like a dream!
That is awesome to hear. Thanks for letting me know.
Legend! Thanks mate, beaut tip!
He's bad ass taught me a very good trick bee fighting with that crap for years
OMG! such a great demo
One of the best videos of all time!!
Best comment of all time
Impressive - many thanks for your helpful vid 😊
OMG I wish would've seen this earlier today! Will do this next time, thanks 😊
Worked like a charm! Top tip, thank you!!!!
@@neilwaddington9413 thank you for letting me know.
Fabulous! I have to do some tomorrow and will try that. Thanks! =)
Mate! First video in my search, so good
Thank you very much for your kind feedback, glade we could help.
Aww thanks I'll give that a go. Was just about to spend a bit on cutters!
Awesome DIY video!
you are a genius. Love it. KISS principle always the best.
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Just fantastic..Absolute genius.
color me impressed. nicely done!
I'm impressed 👏
When I was roofing this is how we cut all the straight sheets. Just remember to tuck them to the top of the roof, that edge will rust if it's at the gutter end.
Yes very correct and no sharp jagged edge in the gutter👍
@@1greenthumbgardeningtwba or a quick sanding and a quick spray of paint would work too.
Legend - been scouring the web for the right tool, turns out it's a lil elbow grease.
Bloody brilliant, mate! I normally use a tungsten tipped blade in my circular saw.
I'm going to have to try this out. I have some old sheets that are on a shed. Going to cut them down to make window awnings out of them. 👍🏽
Hey mate. Hopefully it worked and saved a lot of time. 😀
I’m so glad Mrs lady had a go too 😅 it gives me confidence to try this out myself yay 😂
That's what I was thinking, seeing the apprentice do it gave me confidence to try.
Wow! I've worked with this a bit for years..
Never knew...thanx..
You are a bad ass sir I've never seen that in 56 yrs of construction
Thanks. Appreciated.
One thing I am still doing is learning. It amazes me how we can do something for years and someone has a tip or trick which we wish we had known about. I leant this while doing part time work for a small roofing crew. It was a hard slog, i loved how fast they could screw off a roof,
Thanks again
Scotty
WOW.... Gonna give it a crack this weekend.
It pays to watch all channels. Thank you!!
Great info bloke, thanks
Wow. So simple... cant wait to try!
Awesome mate 🎉
TIP TOP MATE...I tried it.... it works.
Awesome
Gracias gracias necesitaba este consejo, saludos desde Chile
I just stumbled upon this video, is this 18 gage 🤔 that’s the thickness I’m looking at to purchase here in the US… thank you for a great demonstration 👏👍
Not sure what gauge. It is .48mm thick
Amazing
That’s gold! 👍
Awesome! I’ll be just as awkward as that lady too. I’m about to do that in my new home- wish me luck.
Slow and steady and you will nail it.
That's amazing 👏
Love this, will give it a go.
Total ripper 🤔😂😎
I will believe this once i try it and it works
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The manufacturer recommends this.
They are not too conservative to recommend practical ways to use their products.
Very Impressive but being in England where these things cost a small bungalow I think I will cut them with the tin snips :)
well....Amazing....Wonder why it does that....
Trying that in a few minutes thanks
A woman willing to help and follow instructions. Priceless. Gold. She deserves to be treated with all the love and respect a man can give. Bravo. The U.S.A. does not seem to have such Gold. Sad.
Very helpful, thank you
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️WHAT!!!!! That was imaging!!!! Sure hope that will work when I do it. A million thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
*imaging
*impressive?*
*creative?*
*A million thank you
*A MILLION THANK YOU'S*
*imaging
*IMAGINATIVE?*
Cheers mate
I tried cutting up some left over roofing with snips, couldn't get past the first 30mm going across, is that because I was using the yellow snips? This is just amazing Green Thumb Gardening
Hi Helen. You need to cut Just past the middle of the second rib. To make it easier you can go to the third rib. This will give you more to grip. The colour of the snips shouldn’t matter too much.
Hi Helen let me know how you go. Thanks
man, what a surprise to see how that goes. now i'm looking forward to building my garden beds. say, what kind of snip is that you used?
Hey, I use Stanley tin snips.
housetradesupplies.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/1525/s/stanley-14-559-aviation-snips-set-3-piece-left-right-straight-cuts-14-559/?cmp_id=15861665436&adg_id=139312484630&kwd=&device=m&gclid=CjwKCAjw14uVBhBEEiwAaufYxyyVQysjooDqXe2Mb_vlkCDUCC6j4cZkZT4V05NJDBmV9r-8cGeynxoCfm8QAvD_BwE
Would this work for old roofing iron? Not sure if its the same steel
As long as it is corrugated it will work. I have torn 60yr old sheets.
Very good. Can you do this with box profile roofing as well?
Hi, unfortunately it won’t tear the box profile, I have tried but didn’t work. In saying that I may have been doing it wrong.
@@1greenthumbgardeningtwba Many thanks for your reply. I might have a go! Will update if so.
Whaaat!! No way! 😎 What gauge iron is it please?
Hey mate, it is 0.42mm or I believe 26 gauge thick.
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Have a great day
Can you do it to sawtooth profile colourbknd fence sheets too?
Hi, I’m not to sure, you can only try.
I have not done it with the sawtooth.
Lifesaver!
Thanks for the feedback
Real Question is what Gauge Metal is that that you can rip by hand that panel ???
Hi, it is the standard 0.42 BMT gauge. Colorbond sheets.
Oh wow, thanks for that..
Bravo
Hello mate, so if you make your initial cut far enough, it should rip very straight each time?
Does it work with the more squared off corrugated metal?
Thanks in advance!
Yes, make your first cut past the middle of the second ridge and tear slowly you will get a fairly straight cut. It won’t be perfect sometimes I have had a 2cm variance. As I don’t need it straight for what I do it saves so much time. It doesn’t work with the squared trim deck sheets.
In the U. S. to "rip" is to cut lengthwise, while cutting the width is simply to "cut" or "cross cut."
Hi
Thank you for the comment.
Yes we use rip to cut timber lengthways, we also use the word rip for another way of saying tearing. So to rip or tear the iron. As I am not technically cutting it.
Thanks
Brother, I tried cutting 40 pieces with tin snips and cussed everything and everybody by the third sheet. I was about to set up sawhorses, some 2xs and use the reversed blade method and chance shooting shrapnel everywhere. Then I sat down for a drink of water and some breakfast, did a last didnt google search and found this. Idk if it works with the sheets I got, but I’m sure as heck going to try it
Hey mate, how did you go hopefully this saved a lot of time 😃
What gauge roofing did you use? I'm buying 30 gauge galvanized...
Would it work diagonally?
No unfortunately it only works straight 🙁
great video what were those sizzors called that you used Pliers? and what brand please they really did make an easy effortless cut I STRAIN with the ones I have thank you
Hi Rachael. They are called aviation scissors. I have used the red ones.
thank you so much for the speedy reply are they straight or curved ones should I get the straight ones ?
Hi, being right handed I have only use the red left cut snips. I don’t see why the straight cut would not work.
Legend
Thanks
Amazing! Does this work with other profiles ?
Hi.
Unfortunately it only works on the corrugated profiles.
what tool are you using to snip the metal?
Hi, aviation snips/shears. I use the red/left snips as I am right handed.
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@@1greenthumbgardeningtwba awesome, thanks!
Is that method could also applicable to apply in a rusted corroguted iron sheet? Because I have a STANLEY FatMax 14-563 Snips.
Yes that should work
Hi! Can you use this technique to rip it lengthwise? Or does it only work for cross cutting?
Hi, unfortunately it only works cutting across the tin. I have not found a short cut to cutting length wise.
Thanks
Thank you
Does anyone know if this will work on the square type corrugated roof sheets? (where the corrugations are more angular than curved)
Hi, from my experience it won’t tear anything with the square ridges.
No harm in trying though.
So many people even those often doing construction for a living don’t know this tip.
What about diagonal cuts?
Hi unfortunately it will on tear straight across the sheets.
Just curious what the gauge the steel is??
Hey mate. In this video I was tearing standard Australian Colorbond, corrugated iron sheets at 0.42mm thick. I’m not sure what gauge that works out to be.
Of the older thicker sheets it was just slower and smaller tears,
Hopefully this helps
Thanks
Scotty
😂beautiful
What is that steel cutter tool called exactly?
They are aviation scissors/snips, I was using left cut aviation scissors (red)
@@1greenthumbgardeningtwba aye thanks
Will it be straight ever time??
Hi, it is not straight like factory cut, but a 5mm variation as it tears, if you don’t cut to the middle of the second ridge you may get a 15mm variation, I have torn over a hundred sheets and it does a pretty decent job.
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Thanks! Thats good to know.@@1greenthumbgardeningtwba
Wow
I don't think I could do this with my old roofing corrugated iron sheets. Has anyone tried that?
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Hi,
It doesn’t matter the thickness or age, I have torn hundreds of sheets, from 100yr old shearing sheds, our house 60yr to brand new. Easy as. Just cut to second ridge.
The corrugated ribs give the impression that the steel is too thick and strong to rip by hand.
What's the gauge of that metal sheet?
I believe it is 30 gauge. I have not measured, as long as you cut to second ridge it will tear easily. 👍
What type of gage is that metal roofing sheet?
Not 100% sure on the gauge, I believe it is .5mm thick
what ga is that?
It it .46mm thick
the other advantage is it retains the most coating
what coating is lost in the cutting process?
@@stevepark3865 , the entire panel is coated, when one cuts it one exposes bare metal. Cutting by a shearing process ,like in the video, exposes the least amount of bare metal cs grinding/sawing or even scissor type shears.
Sub’d & Bell’d… REMARKABLE!!!
WOW
Holy shit 😮 no more angle grinder
Why does this work?
Not sure of the science but it saves time.
👍👍👍👍
Yeah didn't work very well for me, the 0.42 mm Colorbond sheet I used didn't come apart anywhere as neat as this, it developed scalloping along it, and was about an inch or more "off the square" by the time I got to the end.
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Hi.
I have had on some sheets wear it has torn off square, 95% of the time it is pretty close to straight. With very slight scalloping.
Good thing you didn't draw a line to show where the tear was supposed to go.
It would have been a disaster.
😀
Unbelievable
Thanks, glade we could help.