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Posted by djenkins6 on July 16, 2009, 7:20 am
On Jul 15, 6:16=A0pm, wess@*bogus*gtii.com wrote:
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> I need to cut a bunch of kraft backed fiberglass insulation to length. =
=A0My box cutter is
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> making a mess of this.
> Any tips on how to get a nice clean cut?
> Thanks,
> Wes
I used an old bread knife
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Posted by PeterD on July 16, 2009, 9:04 am
On Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:16:25 -0400, wess@*bogus*gtii.com wrote:
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>I need to cut a bunch of kraft backed fiberglass insulation to length. My box
cutter is
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>making a mess of this.
>Any tips on how to get a nice clean cut?
>Thanks,
>Wes
Usually I use large scissors, or sometimes a large *sharp* knife.
Knife gets dull very fast, scissors will also dull over time.
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Posted by RicodJour on July 16, 2009, 9:46 am
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> On Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:16:25 -0400, wess@*bogus*gtii.com wrote:
> >I need to cut a bunch of kraft backed fiberglass insulation to length. =
=A0My box cutter is
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> >making a mess of this.
> >Any tips on how to get a nice clean cut?
> >Thanks,
> >Wes
> Usually I use large scissors, or sometimes a large *sharp* knife.
> Knife gets dull very fast, scissors will also dull over time.
Hedge clippers also work well.
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Posted by Grasshopper on July 16, 2009, 9:17 am
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>I need to cut a bunch of kraft backed fiberglass insulation to length. My
>box cutter is
> making a mess of this.
> Any tips on how to get a nice clean cut?
> Thanks,
> Wes
Lay the batt on a piece of plywood wide enough to support the cut. Lay a
T-square across the intended area of cutting for use as a cutting guide.
Using a sharp knife, both edge and point, cut, don't tear, into the paper
intitially. Using multiple passes, slowly cut into the fiberglas. When you
think you're done, make some more passes with the knife anyway.
--
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No one said they would not disagree.
No one said they would not have different perspectives.
No one said they would all work in harmony.
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Dave
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Posted by Steve Barker on July 24, 2009, 10:59 am
wess@*bogus*gtii.com wrote:
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> I need to cut a bunch of kraft backed fiberglass insulation to length. My box
cutter is
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> making a mess of this.
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> Any tips on how to get a nice clean cut?
>
> Thanks,
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> Wes
cut a slot in a piece of plywood, lay the insulation over the slot and
use a nice sharp bread (or ginsu) knife. Works great!
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