Cutting through the metal and creating a straight edge is possible when using power sheet metal shears appropriate.
Cutting tin siding.
This will leave a jagged edge.
Nonetheless power shearing tends to be the best method to cut metal sidings.
There are times when the tin siding is used to decorate on the inside of a home.
We recommend using a diamond blade that s labeled as a ferrous metal cutting blade but many tradespeople use a regular masonry diamond blade with good results.
Run a deburring tool over the jagged edge to help smooth it out.
Continue reading below our video of the day step 1.
First attach a specialty blade for cutting tin available at most hardware stores then carefully run the saw across your siding.
Using a circular saw on tin siding can be very dangerous.
Metal lath and hardware cloth can be cut with a tin snips but there s an easier way.