How To Punch A Hole In Aluminum Gutter

Convenient fastener holes are provided in the tool frame base for optional bench mount application.

How to punch a hole in aluminum gutter.

The ratcheting mechanism and angled punch blade provide a smooth cutting action. Browse our selection of malco outlet punches and look forward to clean accurate hole cuts in aluminum gutters 032 max. Just set and start ratcheting. All malco gutter outlet punch and dies make clean accurate hole cuts in 032 0 81 mm aluminum gutter.

This one came with holes in it for rivets. Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape. 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.

Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Ample throat clearance makes it easy to quickly line up cuts. Cut the top and bottom off an aluminum can using tin snips. Ample throat clearance allows these lightweight outlet punches to work over the front edge of gutter to quickly line up cuts.

Tool frame offers an easy ratcheting mechanism for 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. Requires an outlet punch die assembly. Make a single cut straight down the side of the can and flatten it out to form a rectangular sheet of metal.

5 add an inch to each of the. Then i used a fine tooth metal cutting blade in my jig saw. Optional blade die allow you to cut perfect 2x3 2x3l 3x4 and 2x3 x cut. Tool frame assembly only.

Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had.