The jig just has to be able to allow you to slide the soffit in and hold your saw so.

Cutting aluminum soffits. If you are making multiple cuts, you can make a jig out of plywood and 2 x 4 wood. The ivy classic 35056 swift cut 10″ 200 tooth aluminum & plastic cutting circular saw blade is a great saw blade for a variety of cutting applications. Ralph_wicklund | dec 02, 2001 02:59am | #4.

If you're using aluminum you may need to cut it to fit the soffit space. Bolanc 10 inch 100 tooth aluminum cutting tcg circular saw blade with 5/8 inch arbor. Cutting aluminum soffit can be easily done at home.

You can use a circular saw.just turn the blade around so it is cutting backwards. Guide the score with a straightedge for flat work. If you have a small amount, tin snips will.

Turn a fine tooth blade around and cut. Best done with a homemade jig. Lay 2 2x4's on your horses about 2' apart, lay your plywood rips on top of them (one of the pieces of plywood only needs to be 4' long so that the 8'+4'+12' long) and then nail or.

The use a jigsaw with metal cutting blade to make the cut out. Cut aluminum fascia, soffit and drip edge to width by scoring it with a sharp utility knife. Use a special circular saw for this.

Keep the blade in the right way, pull the saw backwards to cut. A couple tricks with cutting and prepping aluminum soffit material to ensure a nice looking soffit. If you have a lot to do, you can make a jig.