How To Cut Aluminum Shower Door Frame

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.

How to cut aluminum shower door frame.

Scrub small areas and. 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. When remodeling your bathroom you may wish to replace your shower door frame but do not have room in your budget to do so.

Cut the base track to length photo by david carmack. Wipe the aluminum frame with a cloth to remove any dirt or residue. Smooth the cut end with a file. Open the shower doors and spray the aluminum frame thoroughly with the vinegar solution.

To trim wall jamb corners. I m installing sliding glass doors on a shower stall aluminum frame with frameless glass. If using a miter saw use a blade meant for cutting metal. 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.

Secure the track in a miter box when cutting with a hacksaw. The aluminum side jamb vertical fit on the shower head side widens about 1 2 inch from bottom to top. 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. Cleaning an aluminum shower frame.

Use masking tape or painters tape to ensure a straight cut. I ve watched guys installing commercial curtain windows do the same thing. Measure the length of the shower threshold then use a hacksaw to cut the aluminum base track to fit tightly between the stall walls. Step 3 set the base track.

This will prevent the possibilty of the blade making a cha ching missle out of the cut off. A cms cuts aluminum very easily.