How To Punch A Hole In Aluminum Gutter

Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout.

How to punch a hole in aluminum gutter.

Browse our selection of malco outlet punches and look forward to clean accurate hole cuts in aluminum gutters 032 max. This is the thing that connects the gutter and downspout together so it is important that it is placed correctly and securely. Tool frame offers an easy ratcheting mechanism for smooth cutting action. This one came with holes in it for rivets.

Tool frame assembly only. Ample throat clearance makes it easy to quickly line up cuts. 5 add an inch to each of the. Then i used a fine tooth metal cutting blade in my jig saw.

Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had. Requires an outlet punch die assembly. Step 2 drill four holes in each corner of the outline you made of the sleeve drill one hole. Just set and start ratcheting.

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. Ample throat clearance allows these lightweight outlet punches to work over the front edge of gutter to quickly line up cuts. Optional blade die allow you to cut perfect 2x3 2x3l 3x4 and 2x3 x cut. Cut the top and bottom off an aluminum can using tin snips.

All malco gutter outlet punch and dies make clean accurate hole cuts in 032 0 81 mm aluminum gutter. Convenient fastener holes are provided in the tool frame base for optional bench mount application. On the bottom of the gutter itself take a pencil or marker and trace the outline of a sleeve. Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape.

The ratcheting mechanism and angled punch blade provide a smooth cutting action.