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[michaelb4348]

Need help here please.


I am on a job at the moment using metal square edge trim 12mm.

The problem i have is cutting the dam stuff i have loads of splash backs to do round sinks and the trim has to go around all edges of tiles as its 3 tiles across 2 high in the middle of the wall etc . So lots of mitres and the stuff is hard to cut any tips suggestions from people would be really greatful.

 

[michaelb4348]

Sorry people read the related posts and that has helped.

do b and q do any decent hacksaw blades

 

[Gazzer]

You need 32 tpi blades. Screwfix do them .
Are you using a junior hacksaw or full size ?

 

[michaelb4348]

i have both sizes was going to go b and q now see what i can pick up need one for tomorrow

 

[Gazzer]

They should have but you do need 32 tpi for metal trim.

 

[michaelb4348]

is 32 tpi a make or a certain type of blade

 

[Gazzer]

32 teeth per inch. The more teeth the smoother the cut.
Bahco blades are good .

 

[michaelb4348]

do b and q do them

 

[Gazzer]

I have no idea, i dont use B&Q for tools.

 

[michaelb4348]

b and q are pants managed to get some of there own brand at 32 tpi 10 blades see how it goes tomorrow.


might sound daft but would cutting plastic trim with the same blade make it useless for cutting metal trim?