Simple question from a naive newbie: CLC's catalog mentions cutting 9" foam roller covers in half for use on a 4" frame. What's the best way to do this? Obviously one doesn't want ragged edges with debris that might end up in the finish.
Dave
Actually I love my bandsaw. For cutting out all those curved skinny pieces of ply to make up the cockpit coaming and hatch frames for the last two kayaks I built the bandsaw is the only way to fly. But to do a ropller cover I would need to reset the guide, plug it in and then hit the switch and cut. And listen to the noise. I just think it is easier and surely quieter to grab the Dozuki saw and whack the roller in two.
Just use a utility knife. It takes less time than reading this far into this thread. :-)
And don't worry about any stray pieces or junk from the edges... You can just tear off any straggler and start rolling.
I've done two ways- 1) using a utility knife, not very clean, hacked up the cut edge of the cardboard tube, and 2) table saw- cleaner cut. That said, neither method produced any noticeable loose debris that I could see. Having tried these 2 methods I picture a bandsaw being the best tool for the job, but not having one I could not test my hypothesis.
good luck.
I use a Japanese pull saw, crosscut side AKA Dozuki saw. I have used a hacksaw before I got a Dozuki. If you have a tatered bit, snip it with scissors.
Oh yeah - bandsaw. Did that once: lemme see - reset guide to clear roller, plug it in, eyeball roller perpendicular to blade . . . by now I would have three rollers cut with the pull saw.
I use the pull saw tecnique also, any loose material comes off with a little rolling between the fingers. I cut them into 3" sections though, I'm cheap.
Thanks, guys. Hadn't thought of the Japanese saw. I got one when I got my WD2 kit, and I'm loving it. Think I'll go that way.
Dave
Don't undrstand the comments by hokeyhydro I always use the band saw for stuff like this. I made the saw about 50 years ago, one of the best tools in the shop.