Shade Weight Bars
Metal for Roman shade weight bars can be purchased at companies who sell metal to welding shops for fencing and other metal products. Buying from this type company is a huge money saver. The sticks of metal usually come in 20 ft. 'joints', but you can have the metal provider cut the sticks in smaller sections.
Shown is a chop saw specifically for cutting metal. This saw is not very expensive, and has many uses. Notice that the metal is clamped down for sawing. Sawing produces sparks, so be aware of your surroundings. Sawdust or flammable liquids should not be close by. Wear closed-toe shoes and safety glasses while cutting.
Notice the grinding type blade that is used for cutting metal. These types of blades will also fit other types of saws, but it is more productive to have a dedicated saw for metal cutting than it is to change blades from wood to metal in a mitre or skill saw.
