Cutting Schluter's metal trim

[newman]

The owner spotted it and wants to use it in the kitchen redo instead of a truck load of bullnose....any idea of what works best to finish cut this polished chrome without discoloring it a metal saw?..txs....

[muskymike]

Hi Steve, you can use a miter saw or use a hack saw with a miter box. If you use the miter saw make sure you have a good carbide blade and go slow.

[Houston Remodeler]

I use my wet saw diamond blade to keep the metal from discoloring when hot from cutting unless there is a boatload of cuts, then I use my Dewalt power Miter saw and a new blade. A block of wood holds the edging

[newman]

I cut alum an brass all the time on my chop saw,,this stuff steel or chrome over brass..hoping chrome over brass...please, please say yes.

[cx]

Call 800-472-4588, they should know.

[Topspin]

A good backstop is a must. Even then I'd recommend gloves and glasses.

Had to make a number of 45 angles about 2" each. Talk about shooting like a bullet! One imbedded itself in a drywall wall after the wet saw took a liking to it. Nearly took the leather glove off my hand. Just thinking of cutting transitions with a carbide 60tooth blade gives me the shivers.

[jondon]

Hey Steve, I cut all my Schluter profiles on my DeWalt chop saw. Bought it last year for a countertop project where I used all the Schluter profiles. You can cut on 45s too. After cutting I have to piece of sandpaper to go over the cut edge.

Yes eye protection is a must. Cut outside if you can. As Paul mentioned you can use your wet saw diamond blade but you got to go very slow. It can grab onto the metal and bind. Cleaner but than a chop saw but more dangerous because of it grabbing onto the profile.

[newman]

Thanks men...sounds like cutting the profile with the carbide will be no problem...I think leaving the flat base on will be the key and then cut the flat base w/good snips....I do alot of metal work with stainless in my hobby when making vintage saltwater lures...so I have the gear to tame the beast...just never had the chance to use this trim and now I'll b sick of seeing it soon.

[Vwcrackerjack]

Agreed with the chop saw method. Just make sure blade is at full speed before you make the cut.