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Prepare Initial Cuts

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The video begins by introducing the technique for creating clean bends in galvanized steel, applicable to various DIY projects like roofing drip edges or general metal framing. The first action involves using tin snips (also known as aviation snips) to make a straight cut into the galvanized steel sheet. The cut extends from the outer edge of the metal strip towards the intended fold line, but doesn't cross it, creating a flap. This process is repeated on the opposite side of the same corner, ensuring that both initial cuts are parallel.

Goal: Make preparatory straight cuts on the galvanized steel to define the bend area.

Tools and materials

  • Safety Glasses — To protect eyes from flying debris, Safety Gloves Unknown
  • Galvanized Steel Sheet/Strip — The material to be bent into a bracket

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from one of the metal roofing guys. Let's say we need to create a bend here. This applies to drips on your gutters, not your gutters, but your roofing shingles. The drip edge that works on this galvanized steel. Cut the second one. The next cut is a 45-degree cut. Both sides. Now what do you do?

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