What are you guys using to cut plastic with?

[CodyZ28]

I've been practicing building wheel tubs from scratch, but my cuts on the frame aren't very clean and I wince every time I have to cut something in fear that a big crack might happen. Whats the best tool/method to go about this?

[Dave Ambrose]

Sounds like you need a razor saw. These are back saws with very fine teeth (24-32 teeth per inch). Mine are from Xacto, but Zona makes them too.

[MikeMc]

You can use a chain saw, or a sawzall......

But use a razor saw for best results.....

Edited December 2, 2010 by Stasch

[crazyjim]

Razor saw, fine tooth circular blade in the Dremel, X-acto knife, scissors, and as a last resort - my teeth.

[kylexgore]

heres a nice cheap way.

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[CodyZ28]

Do hardware stores carry those razor saws?

[Foxer]

You MIGHT find one at a hardware store, but a Hobby Shop or craft store would be your best bets. An online hobby shop would have them for sure. I'd also highly recommend getting the Mitre Box commonly sold to go with razor saws.

A razor saw does seem right for your job at hand, but I also use a jeweler's saw (fine bladed coping saw), Dremel cut off wheel and the back edge of a #11 blade for most of my cuts, depending on the job at hand.

[CodyZ28]

Yeah, a dremel with a cutting wheel seems like it would be a good idea too. I need to go find mine. Thanks for the help guys.

[Dave Ambrose]

A razor saw does seem right for your job at hand, but I also use a jeweler's saw (fine bladed coping saw), Dremel cut off wheel and the back edge of a #11 blade for most of my cuts, depending on the job at hand.

I'm assuming you mean the abrasive cut-off wheel. Do you have any problems with the wheel loading up with plastic?