Material gauge before cutting/bending not checked
Check material gauge/thickness before cutting, bending, drilling, or choosing screws.
Stop if
- What gauge/material is this, and what tool/fastener should I use?
Watch out
- Do not treat heavy gauge, stainless, aluminum, and light galvanized like the same material.
Check
- Identify the material and gauge if labeled.
- Compare with drawing/shop note if needed.
- Choose snips/shear/drill/fastener that fits the thickness.
- Watch for stainless/aluminum/coated material differences.
- Ask before using force on unknown material.
Steps
- Identify the material and gauge if labeled.
- Compare with drawing/shop note if needed.
- Choose snips/shear/drill/fastener that fits the thickness.
- Watch for stainless/aluminum/coated material differences.
- Ask before using force on unknown material.
Say this to your foreman
What gauge/material is this, and what tool/fastener should I use?
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