If you're working with metal siding, you'll need to know how to cut it properly. Tin snips are one of the best tools for cutting metal siding, and they can make quick work of even the thickest material. Here's a step-by-step guide to cutting metal siding with tin snips:
1. Put on a pair of gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges.
2. Measure the piece of metal siding that you need to cut, and mark it with a pencil or pen.
3. Place the metal siding on a flat surface, and position your tin snips at the marked line.
4. Apply pressure to the handles of the tin snips, and move them along the marked line to cut through the metal siding.
5 As you're cutting, be sure to keep your fingers away from the blades of the tin snips—they're extremely sharp!
6 Once you've finished cutting through the metal siding, use a file or sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges