Frozen gutter machine rollers

my gutter machine does not want to make gutter when it gets really, really cold out. Seems like the material doesn’t get pulled through the machine cause there is a bit of ice or frost on the rollers. the rollers still spin but it seems that the rollers slide off the coil like it is an ice rink. i don’t have indoor storage so the truck and machine have to stay outside all winter. wondering if there is any spray or liquid that i can spray on the rollers that won’t damage the rollers or damage the bearings, sprocket, or chains. Any help would be great.Thanks.JB

Soldering Zinc

Does anyone know the correct tools/methods for soldering zinc sheet. I’ve been told that it can’t be soldered when it’s cold outside because it will crack. Regular solder doesn’t seem to work or solder as easy as regular copper or lead coated copper.Anyone have any ideas?

Gutter Puller

When we used to do tear offs – we had a tool that made removing the gutters a breeze – and it didn’t damage the roof shingles. It could only be used on walkable roofs. Basically, I’d stand on the roof with a piece of angle iron that was about 4 ft. tall. At the top was another piece of angle iron that was welded horizontally like a “t” and was used for the handles and leverage. At the bottom was a 4″ diameter steel tube. There was a hook at the bottom that was about 4 inches wide that hooked the gutter where you’d hook a hidden hanger. After hooking the lip of the gutter, you’d pull back on… Continue reading »