Best way to cut tin?

[Witchgrass]

I plan on putting in wainscoting in our barndo. I’ve got lots of used barn tin to cut to proper lengths. Instead of running circular saw with a a metal cutting blade (I just can’t really can’t stand the noise, even with ear plugs) what’s the best way to cut it?

[Greenheadless]

Google ‘tin shears’. Lots of option.

You can also google ‘sheet metal suppliers’ and have the panels custom made to your length for no more that you would get full sheets from the local big box store. This is the route I typically go.

[sqiggy]

Grinder with a cut off wheel.

[SmTx]

Harbor freight has a buy battery get free tool deal. Tin shears one of the tools

[Dale Moser]

Google ‘tin shears’. Lots of option.

You can also google ‘sheet metal suppliers’ and have the panels custom made to your length for no more that you would get full sheets from the local big box store. This is the route I typically go.

This is 100% the way to go for wainscoat. Otherwise Milwaukee niblars are the trick.

[RMW]

Manual hand tin shear, easy and fast

[Strummer]

Nibblers or shears . I do use a skill saw . I clamp a few sheets together at a time when I cut them .

[Sasqy]

They used to make a can opener for S-curve sheets.
Grinder with the noise, really the most versatile, these days.

[PondPopper]

A skill saw works great with the right blade. Stack it. Cut it. Done it many times
Diablo makes a great metal cutting blade. You can also turn a wood cutting blade around backwards and cut it. Ear plugs and safety glasses/goggles are a must .

[PYBUCK]

Nibbler

[BlessedVeteran0305]

Grinder with a cut off wheel.

X2

Very quick and efficient this way. Cut tin all the time with them at work.

[Quackerbox]

I have a nibbler from harbor freight which is good but a backwards circular saw blade and ear pro is better IMO if all youre doing is straight cuts

[Goldeneagle]

Circular saw with a radiac (SP) wheel and a good set of ear plugs.

[Patriot-2000]

I've used a Grinder and a high quality tin sheers ... I'll take the Grinder any Day ..

[Mike Fangman]

I'm a grinder and cut off wheel guy.