Molar knife
The simplest tool for cutting PVC. But for an unusual kitchen or shoemaker, all you need is a molar knife.
Its blade, while new, is very thin and sharp. And when it gets dull, the blade can be replaced instantly. By biting off a piece or inserting a new one. An ordinary knife is inconvenient and cannot be sharpened quickly. Also, it won't be as thin.
The molar knife is limited in its capabilities. You can only cut the panel lengthwise with it. Of course, you can try to make a cut across. But nothing good will come of this.
How to cut panels lengthwise? This is difficult to explain within the scope of this article. However, the basic principle can be described.
The blade extends a short distance of 3 mm.
From the back side of the panel we select the place where the cut will be made.
Then we cut out a strip, from edge to edge (we are talking about the internal edges of the panel). A cut is made near the rib, then another cut is made near the adjacent one. We make cuts along the entire length.
A strip of plastic falls out and a groove forms.
Then, on the same back side, you need to make a shallow incision near the desired rib. And break the body over it.
The molar knife has the advantages of being fast, quiet and simple. Its disadvantages are that the panels can only be cut lengthwise.
Jigsaw
This tool can be called the main one. A jigsaw is good for everyone and has a minimum of disadvantages. Panels can be cut lengthwise and crosswise. You can cut shapes with ovals and other broken things.
The jigsaw has a special feature. It tears the edge of the panel in places where there is very little to cut. At this time, very often the panels burst (especially in cold weather).
Therefore, it is worth using a file with a minimum tooth. For ourselves, we chose a Bosch metal blade with a 0.8 mm tooth. This file will protect you as much as possible from a torn cut.
If the jigsaw operates at high speeds, you can cut with such a file very quickly. This file is for metal and does not become dull when cutting plastic products.
The main advantage of a jigsaw is its versatility. You can cut PVC panels lengthwise and crosswise. In any spatial position.
The downside of a jigsaw is its weight and the presence of a wire. If the blade is chosen incorrectly, the cut will be torn.
There is one secret
When you have to prepare a lot of frame-sized sticks. For example, you need to cut 20-30 pieces at once.
And so as not to cut one thing each time, but to increase the speed. You can resort to one secret.
You will need clamps (presses) as in our photo. Take several at once, usually 5 pieces. Adjust them so that they do not stick out from each other and clamp them with presses. Two pieces on each side of the panel.
And cut quietly. In this way you can cut up to 5 panels at a time. You can cut more, but the Bosch file does not allow this.
You will speed up the cutting process five times and make your work easier.
What's the best way to cut?
Various tools can be used to cut panels . These include both special professional devices and ordinary hand or electric tools used in everyday life for various purposes.
Cutter
This device is used by experienced craftsmen who professionally engage in finishing work.
The use of a cutter ensures a perfectly even cut and allows you to shorten PVC strips without much physical effort.
Having purchased such a tool, you can be sure that problems with high-quality cutting of panels will no longer arise.
Jigsaw and grinder
Using a jigsaw is a quick, but not very high-quality method . It is unlikely that it will be possible to achieve a perfectly even cut with its help; moreover, chips often form along the edge of the panel, so it is best to abandon this option, giving preference to the same grinder.
Using this tool will ensure an even cut, but due to high speeds the panel begins to emit an unpleasant odor and toxic substances .
Hacksaw
This tool is present in any home workshop. For those who are not ready to spend money on purchasing a cutter, using a hacksaw may well be an option for solving the problem of cutting panels.
Yes, this method will take a little longer , but with a small amount of work this will not have too much of an impact on the period of wall cladding.
It is important to note that a hacksaw for metal is best suited for cutting panels, and if you use a tool for wood, the blade should have fine teeth for cross-cutting.
There are several options here:
Simple kitchen knife
Although this tool is the least suitable for cutting PVC products, one or two strips can be cut off in case of repair and replacement of panels. But for large-scale work it is not advisable to use it - the process will be long and painful;
Construction knife
The most optimal option. You can buy it in a store, or you can make it yourself from a steel sheet 3-5 mm thick;
Stationery knife
Often used for cutting panels. Using a square or a straight piece of wood used as a ruler will help you achieve an even cut.
Grinder (angle grinder)
Not every grinder is suitable for cutting panels. It should be small so that you can easily hold it with one hand. You won't be able to use a large grinder.
The thinnest disc of 0.8 mm, 1 mm or a maximum of 1.2 mm is installed in the grinder. The disk used is a regular one for metal.
The grinder gives an amazingly even cut, without nicks and, as people say, “snot.”
The grinder does not tear plastic. It doesn't matter what part of the panel you cut and in what weather. Both in cold weather and in hot weather - using a grinder, you will get an even cut.
Using a grinder, you can cut literally millimeters from a wall panel.
The disadvantages include the fact that it is heavier than a jigsaw, and even more so a knife. But the biggest disadvantage is that the grinder produces a lot of fine dust. It gets everywhere.
Panel Cutting Tools
As already mentioned, MDF panels are an excellent facing material. Most often they are used to decorate an office, loggia, hallway, or corridor. They can be used to mount not only walls, but also ceilings.
They go well with wooden or plastic panels and tiles. Experts do not recommend using such boards in damp rooms, as the moisture will swell. Various equipment is used for cutting MDF boards.
Many people recommend cutting boards using a jigsaw. This tool is suitable when cutting will be done indoors. Then you can connect the vacuum cleaner to it. The result is a uniform cut. In this case, it can be covered with sandpaper or scratch.
The main thing is before you cut the plate. Outline a neat layout. To do this, use an angle, ruler, tape measure, laser level or regular level (photo 2).
You can also cut MDF with a hacksaw. This tool cuts neatly and accurately, but very slowly. Therefore, it is recommended to use a hacksaw when you need to adjust something. The sander will cut the oven much faster.
Cut carefully; only during operation the tool emits a lot of dust. It is best to work with a sander outdoors or when the house is undergoing major renovations (photo 3).
Universal cutter
The universal cutter is called by different names. It has many manufacturers. When we bought our tools, one of the leading manufacturers was Bosch.
The tool is not cheap. But once you buy it, you won’t be able to get by with anything else.
The cutter, unlike all other tools, makes oscillatory movements.
We mainly use two main types of files: wide - 25mm*40mm and narrow 10mm*20mm.
Very often during installation, you need to cut the PVC panel in place. Often this can only be done with a Bosch cutter. It is impossible to get into difficult places with any other tool.
The cutter greatly simplifies the work and speeds it up. Wall products can be cut lengthwise and crosswise. You can even cut off the top or bottom layer of the panel.
Let's talk about the cons. The price of the tool and its consumables is off the charts. For example, a file for a jigsaw will cost 100 rubles, and a file for a cutter will cost 800 rubles. Files quickly become unusable.
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Good afternoon everyone. There are many topics on the furniture blog. Who uses what to cut laminated chipboard at home? With the least chips
jigsaw + small tooth file
The jigsaw will chip the laminate, it is better to cut it with a jigsaw and then mill the part to remove the chips
Hand made with a circular saw, only chipped on one side. Completely removed with a milling cutter.
from a jigsaw also with one
Festool TS55 along the guide, or, as written above, with a jigsaw and mill it
The Festula has a hefty price tag + also a guide. Although, it’s definitely a great thing. Mega unprofitable for one-time use. Installers of built-in cabinets came to see me - this is what they need.
Well, I'm working on countertops made of artificial stone, I also need
