Wrong tool for cut and damaging duct
Use the tool that makes a clean cut without crushing, tearing, burning, or warping the duct. Wrong tools turn a simple cut into repair work.
Stop if
- This tool is chewing up the duct. What tool do you want used for this material/cut?
Watch out
- Do not keep forcing the wrong tool because the cut is already started.
Check
- Confirm the material: galvanized, spiral, lined duct, stainless, painted/exposed, or rated/special material.
- Choose snips, saw, grinder, shear, or other tool based on material and finish needs.
- Protect nearby finished surfaces, insulation, and other trades.
- Stop if the tool is damaging the piece.
Steps
- Confirm the material: galvanized, spiral, lined duct, stainless, painted/exposed, or rated/special material.
- Choose snips, saw, grinder, shear, or other tool based on material and finish needs.
- Protect nearby finished surfaces, insulation, and other trades.
- Stop if the tool is damaging the piece.
Say this to your foreman
This tool is chewing up the duct. What tool do you want used for this material/cut?
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