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Easiest way to cut the plastic corners

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What's the easiest way to cut those plastic chevron corners? How do you hold them down while cutting? I know, I'm such a nOOb! :roll:
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Are you talking about the 3/4" lip that needs to be cut back for the 1/2" ply? If so, I use a router and a jig. I think I'm the only one. Someone else once said they used metal snips with good success.
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You can also use a sharp utility knife and cut with a pushing motion so that the plastic is being pushed against the wood as it's being cut. This way the edge of the wood can act as a guide.
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I score 'em and then crack 'em
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#5 Post by gdougherty »

If you're talking about for larger corners like on the WH, I took a small handsaw and just held the corner down against a workbench while I sawed the corner to allow the larger spread.
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#6 Post by Nordskov »

Well I think the best way to cut corners is to lay down your tools, let the couch jump on to your back and having a six-pack and the remote in close proximity.

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Nordskov wrote:Well I think the best way to cut corners is to lay down your tools, let the couch jump on to your back and having a six-pack and the remote in close proximity.

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Nordskov wrote:Well I think the best way to cut corners is to lay down your tools, let the couch jump on to your back and having a six-pack and the remote in close proximity.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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DJPhatman wrote:HOW IN THE HELL DID YOU GET MY PIC?????
So you are in charge of the NAB?!
Shame on you.

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Nordskov wrote:Well I think the best way to cut corners is to lay down your tools, let the couch jump on to your back and having a six-pack and the remote in close proximity. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Harley wrote:
Nordskov wrote:Well I think the best way to cut corners is to lay down your tools, let the couch jump on to your back and having a six-pack and the remote in close proximity. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#12 Post by Paul Norman »

To cut down the corners I used a jig with a guide and end stop on the band saw. Worked slick but I did 100 of them.
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#13 Post by Bill Fitzmaurice »

DJPhatman wrote:How do you hold them down while cutting?
You don't, assuming you want to keep all of your fingers. As is the case with cutting any small parts use of a jig is the only safe method. The type of jig depends on the cutting tool. I cut mine on a sliding compound miter saw with abrasive blade.
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#14 Post by LelandCrooks »

I use aviation snips. You'll have to ruin a few to learn how far back to end your cut. It will crack right to the spot after you figure it out.
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#15 Post by Harley »

DJPhatman wrote:What's the easiest way to cut those plastic chevron corners? How do you hold them down while cutting? I know, I'm such a nOOb! :roll:
I never cut mine down.....too friggin' dangerous :shock:
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