Vaelen2001 Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Some of you know that im a plastics fabricator.... Just wanted to share my panel saw and the cool vinyl I put on it. We have a sign dept. that makes almost anything out of many different kinds of vinyl. Enjoy the pic.... --Vaelen2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BionicSniper Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 nice now get some lights and leds on there and ur set Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeMachine Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 woiw thats really nice are u gonna cut it out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
airman Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 woiw thats really nice are u gonna cut it out? 408867[/snapback] lol it's just a vinyl he put on it...he's not gonna cut anythin...well...may cut somethin WITH it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobalt Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 That's a real plastic saw, how many theet on that thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaelen2001 Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 (edited) they vary actually, its a 14" blade with 110 teeth... what the general public assumes is that u need fine teeth to cut plastic with.... this myth is totally false... the more teeth = the hotter the plastic gets and thus causes melting... if u use a Rip blade or carbide with about 80-110 teeth (dependind on diameter of blade) you're all set. basically treat it like wood and you'll do fine. yes the vinyl is there for looks and not to be cut out.... the vinyl is actually brushed aluminum look. Heres a few more close up pics to show the quality of vinyl... http://vaelen2001.crosswinds.net/garbage/dragons01.JPG http://vaelen2001.crosswinds.net/garbage/dragons02.JPG --Vaelen2001 Edited February 1, 2005 by Vaelen2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobalt Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Well 110 theet is about 3 times as many as the one i have on my circular saw lolll do the carbide theet help or a regular saw works as good? Not many non carbide on the market left mind you but still, do they make a difference? I,m asking cause i have more than often plexiglass to cut and tired to have it cut so i'm thinking of buying one of those 110. And you advise to what, go slow or give it to it when cutting a piece? i want to have as few chips as possible on the edges. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaelen2001 Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 as i stated it depends on the diameter of the saw blade... my work saw is almost 16 inches in diameter.... so 110 teeth on that size of a blade is not very many. if your little circular saw is like a 8in diam. blade then 40-80 is fine also... rip blades work the best on plastic, what i mean by RIP is that each blades angle is the opposite of the blade in front of it.... basically criss cutting the plastic. and dont "give it to it" as you say, to the plastic, let the blade do the work and go at an even speed. too slow= some melting too fast= more chipping its more of a learned skill then a taught skill, just take some scraps and work on making long cuts until you learn what speed it best for your saw. Good Luck--- Vaelen2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchuwato Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 i always just used a band saw at school... but it was only small bits of acrylic. what sort of plastics stuff do you make? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobalt Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 Thnx for the tip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compxpert Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 Were just starting into getting on the saws at school. BTW nice vinyls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 Vaelen2001 do you mod everything you touch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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