Cut Sheet Metal And Stove Pipe

Crimping reduces the diameter of the pipe by creating triangular shaped ridges that pull metal toward the center of the pipe.

Cut sheet metal and stove pipe.

They also will not cut circles well such as in fireplace block off plates. Use the jigsaw to cut out a circle the size of the pipe starting from the hole created with the drill. They can have difficultly cutting through the seams of stove pipe which are often double or triple the thickness of the rest of the pipe. Slide the ends of the pipe until both.

Stovepipe directs smoke and gas from a woodstove to the outside. While you are installing the stovepipe it is inevitable that you will need to cut pieces of stovepipe to a shorter length. Royal metal products 8 x 4 x 4 in. Drill a hole in the metal sheet in the place where the pipe will run.

Set a length of stove pipe flat on the floor with the two open ends of the center seam facing away from the floor. Power shears square blade makita etc these shears will cut straight of in curves circles or angles. Close the window leaving around 2 inches above and below the pipe. Cut a metal sheet to the dimensions of the opening below the partly closed window.

When you purchase stovepipe you receive a bundle of rolled sheet metal cut to a specific length. Sheet metal duct pipe fittings. Power shears scissor type kett etc these are ok for cutting straight flat sheet metal but are not the preferred shears for pros cutting stove pipe. To see availability for this product personlog in or get online access.

1 lay a length of stovepipe flat on the floor with the open.