Opinions and suggestions: How do you cut your silicone?
10-30-2002, 07:53 AM
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Opinions and suggestions: How do you cut your silicone?
Well, the best prices for these silicone couplings come by the foot. So I'm wondering how you guys cut it down to smaller pieces, like 3 or 4"
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bryan
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10-30-2002, 11:18 AM
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Re: Opinions and suggestions: How do you cut your silicone? (quis23)
hmmm... i tried my hacksaw but didn't have very good results... what type of hacksaw blade did you use? wood/metal/plastic/etc....
10-30-2002, 11:28 AM
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Re: Opinions and suggestions: How do you cut your silicone? (brcivic411)
i used a blade for metal. just make sure you use a blade with fine teeth so that you are actually
cutting the silicon and not tearing it
cutting the silicon and not tearing it
10-30-2002, 11:35 AM
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Re: Opinions and suggestions: How do you cut your silicone? (brcivic411)
I cut mine with good scissors or the razor knife.. if you put a hose clamp on it gives you a ver nice line to cut against
10-30-2002, 11:38 AM
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Re: Opinions and suggestions: How do you cut your silicone? (Overblown-Teg)
I cut mine with good scissors or the razor knife.. if you put a hose clamp on it gives you a ver nice line to cut against
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Re: Opinions and suggestions: How do you cut your silicone? (Brad)
what i do is to slip the hose over the size of piping being used and take an #11 blade and cut against the pipe opening all around.
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