How To Punch A Hole In Aluminum Gutter

Cut the top and bottom off an aluminum can using tin snips.

How to punch a hole in aluminum gutter.

Convenient fastener holes are provided in the tool frame base for optional bench mount application. Browse our selection of malco outlet punches and look forward to clean accurate hole cuts in aluminum gutters 032 max. Tool frame offers an easy ratcheting mechanism for smooth cutting action. Requires an outlet punch die assembly.

All malco gutter outlet punches make clean accurate hole cuts in aluminum gutter. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. The ratcheting mechanism and angled punch blade provide a smooth cutting action. Measure in 4 inches from the end corner of the gutter with a tape measure and mark the bottom of the gutter with a pencil.

Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had. Tool frame assembly only. All malco gutter outlet punch and dies make clean accurate hole cuts in 032 0 81 mm aluminum gutter. Just set and start ratcheting.

Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape. Ample throat clearance allows these lightweight outlet punches to work over the front edge of gutter to quickly line up cuts. Make a single cut straight down the side of the can and flatten it out to form a rectangular sheet of metal. Step 2 drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to the drill.

Optional blade die allow you to cut perfect 2x3 2x3l 3x4 and 2x3 x cut. On the bottom of the gutter itself take a pencil or marker and trace the outline of a sleeve. This is the thing that connects the gutter and downspout together so it is important that it is placed correctly and securely. Step 2 drill four holes in each corner of the outline you made of the sleeve drill one hole.

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