Im cutting some sort of thick plastic with precision and my blade is so not the tool for that. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
2007-10-24 00:50:04 · 8 answers · asked by =] 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Depending upon the degree of accuracy needed in the cut and the thickness of the material,I would suggest a scroll saw or a jigsaw with a bi-metal or metal cutting blade.These blades have finer teeth,meaning they are smaller and set closer together,which will have a smoother operation and a cleaner cut.
2007-10-24 02:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by henny455 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cutting Thick Plastic
2016-11-04 00:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your solution will depend almost entirely on the thickness of the plastic. I would suggest something like a hacksaw for thicker plastic, make sure the plade has the highest number of teeth possible. You will be left with some rough edges but these are easily cured with some fine grit sandpaper. You can always ask at a hardware store such as Builders Square, Home Depot, Loews etc. As I mentioned, not knowing the thickness of type of plastic, it is impossible to give a definitive answer.
2007-10-24 01:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by canuck1950 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 and 2 offer valid thoughts, I'll just add my two cents.
Yes it would help if anyone asking anything would offer more details.
What type of plastic? how thick? what have you attempted? What might the purpose be? What effect are you noticing?
Obviously any powered blade will cut the material and likely melt the residue behind the blade as you move. SLOW is better. Certainly part of the melting is caused by exactly the best blade for the job; that being the fine teeth.
A bit more info would have been helpful.
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2007-10-24 01:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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Im cutting some sort of thick plastic with precision and my blade is so not the tool for that. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
2015-08-06 03:30:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a table saw , with a triple chip blade, as used to cut meamine, Works well but go slow,
2007-10-24 03:44:25 · answer #6 · answered by loverichard@rogers.com 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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To cut flat, rigid plastic, I use a hacksaw blade (removed from the handle/frame). With the teeth pointing back at you (in the "pull-cut" orientation); the blade in hand at about 15 degrees to the workpiece, put a straight edge along the desired cut line and pull the tip of the blade towards you along the entire piece. This makes the sharp teeth (the first one) near the tip shear a thin strand of plastic away. Keep repeating the dragging-cut operation along the straight edge. The groove will gradually get deeper. At about 1/2 way through (or better) the plastic can be moved to a table edge and snapped, just like glass is cut. Hold one section firmly on the table, and push down on the other section. Practice a couple of times if possible.
2016-04-09 05:28:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is like plexi glass then use a adjustable scroll saw, the slower the better or it just melts. If it is like plastic sheeting try a roller blade.
2007-10-24 00:55:01 · answer #8 · answered by Monte T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use a dremel tool with a cutting blade. This works great for most projects that require cutting parts.
2007-10-24 02:08:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Believe it or not, put the blade on backwards on a table saw or circular saw. It works and it won't chip.
2007-10-25 02:09:39 · answer #10 · answered by mike d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋