What's the best way to cut it as to get a clean straight edge?
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The best way would be to use industrial machinery, but if you are doing it at home, a sharp utility knife with a steel ruler would give you a clean cut.
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I did it easily with just regular scissors although the result was a little jaggy. Make sure you cut the BACK so that it won't show and no one gets hurt...
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I concur with everything that Bonnie has said, especially the length of time it holds a charge. I would add that I've cut heavy fiberglass fabric and mat, with no problems. If you need a precision cut, I would still use a straight edge for a guide.
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Not exactly sure in what manner you want to cut it, but I think this will do the trick. Think of it as a electric chisel just hold it, push and it it will cut right into what you want. Unlike a reciprocal saw (sawsall) the blade is short, strong and rigid and therefore can cut absolutely straight.
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I used scissors to cut with no problem, I am certain xacto for any intricate cut will be fine too. Good luck!
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Hello Mr. Efficiency! This is Dr. Tech! :) I used a rotozip with a saw attachment cutting on the back side of the adhesive first. Otherwise, you can use a rotary tool or hacksaw with a fine blade. It doesnt take too much pressure to cut. Use a pencil on the back side of the channel to mark the cut. If you use the channel covers , then the cuts dont have to be perfect. Some installers dont like using the covers in order to give it a seamless look but it takes a steady hand and a near-perfect cut. Also, when installing the channel over/under any trimming, use a thin 12inc ruller as a spacer to allow for the channel covers to be installed. Hope this helps!! Good luck :) Hello Mr. Efficiency! This is Dr. Tech! :) I used a rotozip with a saw attachment cutting on the back side of the adhesive first. Otherwise, you can use a rotary tool or hacksaw with a fine blade. It doesnt take too much pressure to cut. Use a pencil on the back side of the channel to mark the cut. If you use the channel covers , then the cuts dont have to be perfect. Some installers dont like using the covers in order to give it a seamless look but it takes a steady hand and a near-perfect cut. Also, when installing the channel over/under any trimming, use a thin 12inc ruller as a spacer... » Read More Hello Mr. Efficiency! This is Dr. Tech! :) I used a rotozip with a saw attachment cutting on the back side of the adhesive first. Otherwise, you can use a rotary tool or hacksaw with a fine blade. It doesnt take too much pressure to cut. Use a pencil on the back side of the channel to mark the cut. If you use the channel covers , then the cuts dont have to be perfect. Some installers dont like using the covers in order to give it a seamless look but it takes a steady hand and a near-perfect cut. Also, when installing the channel over/under any trimming, use a thin 12inc ruller as a spacer to allow for the channel covers to be installed. Hope this helps!! Good luck :) « Show Less
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I angle it up and go against to get a closer cut. Try different ways to see which is a better result for you.
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You can cut it with scissors or a box cutter - most any sharp blade will cut it - don't need anything hot in my opinion
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I used a similar cutter on cardboard and foam core for art class. Draw guides lines AND use a ruler to guide the blade, make sure you have something flat and solid under your work surface [I used another sheet of cardboard] press firmly and roll rather slowly. It was the BEST way to cut all the design panels I needed [especially compared to scissors and evil evil box cutters!] However, it will dull the blade quickly.
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My answer is yes. In fact, even without a straight edge the cut stays very straight. When you desire the maximum precision, use a sharp, medium toothed blade with a straight pitch setting. It will be slower but more accurate.
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Yes, it is easily cut with scissors -BUT- you may wish to consider using a straight edge and a razor (rotary cutter is even better) to get a straight line. Use a spray bottle filled with warm water and a few (just three or four) drops of dish soap, spray the window the film is being applied to and squeegee the window clean, repeat the spray and then apply the film. If you don't squeegee the window or don't spray it down with the mix and apply the film wet, you will get big air pockets and it will look horrible when done. Once the film is on the window, TAPE IT TO THE TOP of the window, then use your squeegee to press out all the water.
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Cutting the flat surfaces would be easy, navigating the bends and creases will be difficult. Use a skill saw with fine tooth blade for clean trim cuts.
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The Cut is pretty clean on the surface, though due to using a 'snapping' method to create the break it will leave a squared off edge. You may want to use a tile rubbing stone to clean up the edge a bit, but the surface of the tile, (I just tested it out,) looks clean.
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Sure, it's very simple. For a very dull or beat up straight blade (not serrated, if u don't know the difference, straight is straight no teeth, serrated is the little jagged teeth on a knife running either the length of the blade or typically 1/2 the length) so for a dull or beat up straight blade use the metal carbide V, drag the blade straight across 4 to 8 times length wise, then use the ceramic white V and drag the blade thru 4-8 times. If your blade is just needing a sharpening just use the ceramic white V. The white ceramic strip and the diamond taper is meant for the same for serrated, if your serration is very dull or damaged use the metal rod first by facing the knife teeth toward u and drag the rod at an angle from the thick part near the base to the tip on each serrated tooth, some teeth may be bigger than others hence the diff thickness of the rod, then use the white ceramic strip and drag the white strip on its apex across the teeth just like u did the rod. If your serrations are just needing a touch up or routine sharpening just use the white ceramic strip. U can test the progress of your sharpening by holding up a piece of paper and drag your blade across the side if a straight blade and it should slice thru easily if not drag the blade thru the white ceramic V until it does. For serration verification of sharpness do not drag the blade just chop down an pull straight down it should cut cleanly not tear, use the white ceramic strip until it does. Hope this long winded explanation was helpful.
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I used a knife once, but was gentle in cutting and didn't have a problem. I would think if you can find some kind of plastic tool to cut it might be safer.
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Carlos, I agree with Allen. Fairly simple. I used a skill saw with a metal blade to make the cuts - all of which get covered up, so it doesn't need to be pretty.
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Not sure how to remove the wheel, but I found that I get a pretty deep edge even w/it on. The wheel is a great guide to getting a nicer, straight edge.