J Channel Tool

[Anonymous]

Hiya,

Just wondering if anybody has ever used the J channel tool? ( http://www.j-channeltools.com/ ) and if so, what did you think?
Good, bad, or great?

[Rich]

It looks like a pretty handy tool. I can see how it would make it easier..

[randy78]

if you just have to cut 45 degree ends like around windows and doors then whats hard about that ?


im missing out on something here, heh

does it have to do with perfectionism or ?

[Rich]

Actually had the manufacturer send a couple to me to review for him. It's not hard to cut 45's on channel the tool just makes it easier. I would typically use a speed square and it's just kind of unwieldy to use with something so small. The actual perfectionism comes from the cut itself (snips) and not the tool.

[grumpydasmurf]

Speed square is what my guys usually use.

[Tom R]

You'd be amazed at how much easier it is to leave your speed square in your pouch, and your pencil on your ear, and just cut the J-channel by 'eye'. Grab yourself a scrap piece of 'J' and practice your '45's about 20 or 30 times, and you'll soon leave that speed square on the shelf somewhere.

[Sophist]

I have used a chop saw with the blade reversed. Cuts like a charm. Use a similar method for cutting alum soffit, except I use a circular saw and jig.