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How can we cut Correx?
Hi
We’re using 10mm Corex (actually Euroflute from Europoint) for the first time and having difficulty cutting across the flutes.
Obviously cutting the length of the flutes is easy but what’s the best way to cut across?
John
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9 Replies
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Hi,
I cut 5mm, 10mm correx and foamex all in the same way. Use a straight edge, I have a brilliant one from hexis, with a non slip backing. and protects your fingers.
With a sharp, or new stanley knife, just run it along the straight edge fairly lightly, usually a couple of passes will do it. I find going either way over the flutes works fine, obviously easier length ways.
In what way are you having a problem, i.e. going wonkey donkey or just not cutting???? 🙂
Matt -
OK Matt
Thanks for that.
Perhaps we were just being a wee bit tentative as it’s our first time.
I’ve tried your advice and been reasonably successful now
Cheers
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john get europoint to cut it for you in the future, but i think it takes an extra day for it to be delivered 😀
nik
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Good thought Nik – hadn’t realised that was possible.
Asked now and apparently their guillotine is broken but we’ll remember that in future.
Thanks
John -
john im sure theres a "tool for the job " i think jag sign supplies do them .might be worth looking into if your doing a lot of it …on 01409 254 370
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Thanks Brian
Got that from JAG – it’ll make cutting with the flute very easy.
Any clever ideas for cutting across the flute?
John
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hmm nope sorry john dont have much experience of the stuff but im sure nik etc will be able to help
regards
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I guess the same principles would apply as when cutting foamex by hand.
See this tutorial by Rob Lambie:
http://www.uksignboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=17574
This is the way we cut correx against the flutes.
Regards
Robert
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Thanks Robert
as usual, Rob’s video was very helpful – we’ve got it sussed now.
John
PS, good luck to the Linnets in the new season
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