How To Cut Aluminum Shower Door Frame

Use masking tape or painters tape to ensure a straight cut.

How to cut aluminum shower door frame.

Open the shower doors and spray the aluminum frame thoroughly with the vinegar solution. A cms cuts aluminum very easily. I ve watched guys installing commercial curtain windows do the same thing. Shower door frames are often made out of stainless steel or aluminum.

Cut the base track to length photo by david carmack. Step 3 set the base track. Secure the track in a miter box when cutting with a hacksaw. To trim wall jamb corners.

If you need to cut some aluminum profile at home and you don t want to damage any table this is how to cut the aluminium just using an arc saw a shelf boa. The aluminum side jamb vertical fit on the shower head side widens about 1 2 inch from bottom to top. Measure the length of the shower threshold then use a hacksaw to cut the aluminum base track to fit tightly between the stall walls. This will prevent the possibilty of the blade making a cha ching missle out of the cut off.

Combine equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Vacuum up the metal filings immediately so they don t scratch the bathroom floor or shower base. One other tip once you have made the cut hold the blade in the down position and shut the saw off and wait for the blade to come to a stop. If using a miter saw use a blade meant for cutting metal.

I use my chop saw for aluminum not that it s the right tool but a carbide blade will cut it fine i used to install shower doors and the chop saw was used to cut the header and track. Explains how to cut down a kd knock down no glass shower door to a short loading. Cleaning an aluminum shower frame. Wipe the aluminum frame with a cloth to remove any dirt or residue.

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