tiling trim

[boldon]

hi folks new here.trying to cut 10 mm metal tile trim but having dificulty getting the angles right
any advice would be appreciated

[Dave]

Hi And welcome..

What make of trim are they..?

[suave]

[timeless john]

You could try a mitre block!

[Phil Hobson]

Hi boldon andare you cutting 45 deg mitres? if so a good hacksaw and mitre block. Make sure your mitre block is secure, and brace your trim while cutting. Hope this makes sense

[Phil Hobson]

Sorry tjoverlap

[david campbell]

to the forum
as above with the mitre box,or try square edge trims

[brinkley]

try a mitre block with a tile stuck in the bottom of it stops you sawing through it

[albyshellshear]

Make sure there is no movement in the trim as you cut it in the block.....Alby

[Dave]

Certain makes of trim have preformed 3 way thumbnail corners.... very neat they are..

[whitebeam]

Hi and welcome

[boldon]

Hi And welcome..

What make of trim are they..?

sorry peeps had to go out
dont know the make & i understand cutting using a mitre block
but the angle just looks all wrong. maybe i need to cut the trim whilst its on its edge? if you know what i mean

[Scott]

Use the mitre block with the profile of your trim facing upwards, ie the 'holy' section is vertical and rest the trim on a block of wood if necessary and cut through that way.

[boldon]

thanks scottley guess thats where i was going wrong i,ll try it tomora

[Tecnik2000]

Hi Boldon &

[paulyoung666]

make sure your hacksaw is cutting on the pull rather than the push , more control that way and a lighter cut , by the way

[deanotile]

Try putting a block of wood in the mitre box so that the trim can slide down the side of it and the angle will be right for a window it will also help to steady the trim.

[merlecollins]

Good tip that Deano

[doug boardley]

is it round a window, or is it on someting like a coffee table, because the 45 deg cut alters depending on the plane of the surface (Iknow what I mean)

[doug boardley]

I've just noticed deanos pics, he has the trim set up in the mitre block for doing around a windowif he turned trim so that the flange was sitting on the wooden block that would be set up for tiling round a table top

[jay]

thats right doug you need to cut it the way you view it bit like cutting cornice if you know what i mean

[Scott]

Thanks deano i tried to find that pic you posted the other day but couldnt find it

[Sean fsy]

it will just come with practice, most mitre blocks are designed for cutting wood so the gaps for the blade to guide through are quite thick and results in a lot of play for the hacksaw blade to run off. may not sound a lot but the slightest wandering can result in bad angles. after cutting angles use a standard file to neaten up and deburr.

[heatybob]

just while were on the subject of mitres,how many of you use the trim cutters as opposed to mitre blocks,

sorry boldon hello and

[deanotile]

I use both trim snips and a mitre box. Trim snips on plastic trim as long as it is a good trim as the cheep trim squashes in the snips and a mitre box on metal trim.

[Scott]

As above ^^^

[Richard Edwards]

I made a special jig with a dewalt 115mm grinder with ally discs in , a fast release vice clamp and a chop saw radial arm mounted on a board. If you doing a lot of mitres it worth it -Costs in order of £180
If you can't get the 45 angle right, check the face yoir cutting on and rotate through 90 deg - test a small scrap pcs first

[trevortine]

I made a special jig with a dewalt 115mm grinder with ally discs in , a fast release vice clamp and a chop saw radial arm mounted on a board. If you doing a lot of mitres it worth it -Costs in order of £180
If you can't get the 45 angle right, check the face yoir cutting on and rotate through 90 deg - test a small scrap pcs first

Good idea that m8! Often looked for something purpose built for the job but never came across anything yet. I use the homelux mitre blocks, nice thin guides in them, buy them from topps, only £2.50 a whack but will get round to making something like your idea one day!!

[Richard Edwards]

Hi Trevor

I should really apply for Interlectural Property Licience, although the market will limited and the costs are too high.

When I'm using the jig next, I photograph it and post a couple of pics for you guys.

The big advantage is that you can do a cut in seconds and always the right angle. Still need to run a file around the edge, but works well, even if I say so myself ! I used to use a Draper Mitre saw with a deep blade, but when you have 30+ to do in a day it gets hard - all that pushin an a pullin

[deanotile]

Hi Trevor

I should really apply for Interlectural Property Licience, although the market will limited and the costs are too high.

When I'm using the jig next, I photograph it and post a couple of pics for you guys.

The big advantage is that you can do a cut in seconds and always the right angle. Still need to run a file around the edge, but works well, even if I say so myself ! I used to use a Draper Mitre saw with a deep blade, but when you have 30+ to do in a day it gets hard - all that pushin an a pullin

i will be happy to see that m8 sounds good