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best way to cut through pvc foam board
can anyone tell me the best way to cut through 3mm or 5mm pvc foam board? i have been using a swan morton knife and it works but its bloody hard work! my thumb aches so much. i cant go on like this,
must be an easier way –
thanks in advance.sorry no photo, ill put one in when i get a chance
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10 Replies
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use a stanley knife, easier than a scalpel
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If you mean you are using a scalpel then stop – that’s not what they are for and if the blade snaps you could be in trouble. Use a stanley knife – it’s bigger tougher and more up for the job. 3mm you should be able to cut through first time, 5mm probably easier to mark it at least once first to stop the blade wondering with the pressure.
Scalpels are for light and delicate work, it’s dangerous to use them for anything else.
Gavin
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quote Gavin MacMillan:, 5mm probably easier to mark it at least once first to stop the blade wondering with the pressure.that’s what you get for using blades with a mind of their own Gavin! 😀 😀
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Also, always easier if you can ‘flop’ the cut line over the bench or put a wood baton under the sheet (to raise that area) as it keeps the cut open as the material ‘droops’…goes through MUCH faster, with less cuts & a lot cleaner.
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quote :that’s what you get for using blades with a mind of their own Gavin! 😀 😀
Wouldn’t be so bad if they decided to do the job right, but it’s very rarely the case!
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quote Gavin MacMillan:Wouldn’t be so bad if they decided to do the job right, but it’s very rarely the case!
😀 😀 😀
totally agree btw, have gotten some very bad cuts from using the wrong blade for the job. Both to material and body 😮 😮
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quote Harry Cleary:quote Gavin MacMillan:Wouldn’t be so bad if they decided to do the job right, but it’s very rarely the case!😀 😀 😀
totally agree btw, have gotten some very bad cuts from using the wrong blade for the job. Both to material and body 😮 😮
Same here Harry, got a nice half moon scar on left hand from a slip with a scalpel, cut straight through to the bone, did a bit of home surgery with some super glue and thumb still works but feeling in it has never been the same. Lesson learned: Don’t use a scalpel to cut carpet. :lol1:
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ok then, thanks for the advice, ill start using a stanley knife while i still got all my fingers
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If you start doing alot of this and can afford it get a Javeline. We can cut foam pvc, corflute etc all day every day without an issue.
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quote :Lesson learned: Don’t use a scalpel to cut carpet.
or don’t do your own surgery?? 😀
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