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Best tool to cut dibond?
hi all
I am thinking to buy some tool for cutting Di-bond.
What is the best for this? Circular saw?Thanks
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It depends really on how much, and type of cutting you need to do.
I have a bench saw, but hardly ever use it for dibond, as my supplier cuts for free anyway. Then there is the dust and debris issue, so you may want to consider a wheel type cutter, but this is only suitable I think up to 3mm, and for straight cuts. (keencut or similar)
For shapes jig, or band saw are fine, but for cutting out letters or precise shapes cnc router is the the way.
Someone posted a while ago a "mini" circular saw type tool, cant remember its name but it did look to do the job well.
Peter
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quote Peter Normington:Someone posted a while ago a “mini” circular saw type tool, cant remember its name but it did look to do the job well.Peter
you’re not thinking of the dremel are you Pete 😉 :lol1:
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Like Peter says it really depends how much you use and what sort of budget you have. Any form of circular saw or rotary cutter is going to make a lot of mess so if you have the money the best thing for cutting board would be something like an Excalibar. These are about £1500 but those that have them say they are great and they make no mess and take up very little room.
If you get a circular saw then you are going to need some sort of guide to cut it with, Phill uses a circular saw bench but not sure if he uses it for di bond. -
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The saw I think peter meant was the Exakt Precision Saw, after reading previous posts I bought one, made an attachment to go on hoover and it worked very well no mess and good straight cut and finish. Cost £120.00 ish.
Roy
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quote Tomas Valigura:hi allI am thinking to buy some tool for cutting Di-bond.
What is the best for this? Circular saw?Thanks
I use a Dewalt cordless circular saw with an aluminum blade. I purchased a cutting system that includes a carrier for the saw, but when it arrived , the cordless saw does not fit. http://www.eurekazone.com/
Plenty of options out there tho, as has been said, depends on budget.
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The festool saw is some machine – you get guide rails for it and all other festool kit fits the same rails. These things are so good they sell a converted circular saw that routes the dibond to form trays. These also have extractors – but you still have to sweep up. It’ll cut anything up to around 30mm I think.
You should be able to get your dibond supplier to organise a demo of this.
G
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For cutting straight, I use a stanley knife & fold over end of workbench. for shaped cuts just use a jigsaw.
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