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    Is there an easy way to cut metal trim. I have a mitre block and even a small mitre block for trim, but even with a fine toothed saw it seems there must be an easier way.
    can you cut it on an electric mitre saw or will the trim bend??
    any answers please

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    Default Re: cutting metal trim

    use the big mitre block and a big hacksaw,thats what i use and no problems....

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    Default Re: cutting metal trim

    Use a HSS blade in your hacksaw.....

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    seems there is no easy way the pro's all use blocks but I might have to hake some form of clamping block to hold it
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    Default Re: cutting metal trim

    Long slow strokes of the hacksaw( shush wivs)across the trim etc will make it easier..........

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    Default Re: cutting metal trim

    Hacksaw and then a small file to clean up the burrs. File should go in one direction only, not "sawn" back - n - forth




    I prefer the look of metal trim to plastic. (just my preference tho)
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    Default Re: cutting metal trim

    make sure you cut into the back of the trim so burs are on in side. Works for me

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