can you use a table saw and cut fiber glass?

Question

my real question do you need a certain type of blade?

Answer 1

You can get an abrasive wheel that fits on your saw, or you can go with a plywood blade. Running masking tape across or along the cut will help stop chips from the cutting process.

Answer 2

I'm a cabinet maker for 27 years. You will want a 80 tooth triple chip or alternate bevel blade. About $80.00 from one of your better tool shops. When you put the blade in, raise it high so it doesn't pick the fiberglass up and have it nail you between the blinkers. If you have someone to help you, it's much better. I know people are going to look at this and say a blade should never be more then a 1/2" higher then the material you are cutting but unless you've cut this stuff, think about it. You need the blade to drive the fiberglass down while you are cutting and it will not do it if it is set low.

Answer 3

Get a blade with lots of teeth, the more the better. After you mark where your cut is going to be put tape over the affected area and then remeasure and redraw your line. The tape will help you get a very clean line and prevent chipping from happening

Answer 4

I cut plastics everyday with a 72 tooth, modified triple chip 10" blade on my table saw. If the bottom side of the cut needs to be clean too, make sure to use a 0 clearance throat plate.

Answer 5

I imagine a blade with allot of teeth would be best. Just go slow so you don't tear up the fiber glass. Also...... make sure you wear a "good" face mask. If you inhale that stuff, you could get lung cancer.

Answer 6

Use real fine blade

Answer 7

Yes you should get a blade made for this purpose. a regular blade will get dull very quickly.

Answer 8

The more teeth the better.I use 40 teeth and go slow.Keeps it from chipping so much.

Answer 9

i don't think so?
if so there has to be a speical blade