Hi:
My client ordered an acylic tub with an apron when he meant to order one without an apron. Now he is asking me to cut the apron off. Is there a way to do this without chipping or cracking the acylic?
Thank you!
CA Sharon
Hi:
My client ordered an acylic tub with an apron when he meant to order one without an apron. Now he is asking me to cut the apron off. Is there a way to do this without chipping or cracking the acylic?
Thank you!
CA Sharon
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Cutting Acrylic Tub
I only cut these to remove them for replacement, and the tool normally used is a recip saw, which causes plenty of chipping. If I had to make a finish cut, I would use a circ saw to get a straight line, and somehow rig a fence for a guide. Also I would tape the tub at the cut line to minimize chipping.
But before I got out one single tool, I would have the client sign a waiver, stating that the most appropriate course of action is to return the existing tub and purchase the desired model. He bought it, it's his responsibility, don't let him make it yours.
Thats a job for your multimaster.Fine tooth slow rpm
A little tedious (though I've done as much with my MM), but anything with a low RPM is a step in the right direction. I don't offhand know of anything, though, other than perhaps one of those drill-driven saw attachments.
Something like this: http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/06/11/drill-powered-saw/
Or this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190336774665&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=WVF%3F&GUID=2e8c81231200a0e2032792e7ffc72dd8&itemid=190336774665&ff4=263602_263622
NickNuke's caution is also my first comment, but I would recommend using a 4" angle-head grinder with a coarse grit.
Make a shallow first pass that cuts thru the finish, then go deeper with successive passes.
It will be a dusty job that would best be done outside with a wind or a fan blowing the dust away.