Can this be shaped with woodworking tools - power saws, hand saws, files, sandpaper without having the edges crumble and become irregular?
201751
The best way to cut is with heated wire or in the case if circles, a well heated metal tube. Drills work well also for circular cutting, but saws are a no no. Sand paper does not work either.
201752
Will work with a circular hole saw at slow speed for cutting holes. Then clean (blow) any loose pieces then seal with silicone 50 yr caulk. If fact any surface you cut you need to seal that way.As Elaine states I only cut straight lines with a single edge razor blade, or carpenters knife blade, NEW & SHARP only.
201753
No sir, not to my knowledge. The best I could get was a semi-irregular rip or cut with crumbling pieces. Maybe with a really good razor blade and a lot of care...but not easy to get a smooth cut.
201754
No. In these cases it will shred and make a mess so it's best to cut with a "hot" knife sold at many hobby stores
1820733
Yes. I did not have the tool to cut it. So I took it to a hardware store and they cut it. You may ask them to smooth out the ends by sand paper after they cut.
1106853
Oh you probably could. I have set on its side and held with one hand sanded small pieces with the other. A great sander though. I love it
293670
I would suggest using a coping saw, they are designed to cut intricate shapes from wood.
2040730
Yes indeed you can. I use a dremel to sand rough then a finer finish grit. I have not gone for a polished look though, but it is probably possible. I sand to shape with more precision.
1269216
There is a rubber sanding drum attachment which is about ½-inch diameter on which you mount various grits of sandpaper. I guess you could smooth plastic with that. Both inside and outside curves, but will have to watch not to get the material too hot or it will melt and imbed in the sandpaper grit.
1051544
Yes you can absolutely do that. The border comes off and attaches just like the rest of the pieces so you can make any shape you want too.
932375
Hmmm. Sure, if you have the right tools! It is not one flat surface; it has a "lip" which is great for hanging but probably not great for cutting.
1151955
I just tried hanging folders in order to answer your question, and yes, you can. The edges work just the same as a hanging file holder would. You might keep in mind that the edges do curve down in the front and back. Hope this helps !
1820731
Yes with a cutting wheel and finish it off with a file and sand paper. Good luck
891265
probably with an exacto and ruler or something. doubt the edges will be perfect but I recommend getting a cover for it either way.
1274327
This would not be my tool of choice for making the type of cut you describe, although, in an emergency you might be able to rig something up that would be servicable. A circular saw would definitely be preferable especially in terms of smoothness.
88359
It would be possible but you have to realize the tool vibrates a lot when the blade contacts the wood. As long as your not worried about the finish. It may get marked up if your freehanding it
1359033
Yes, but follow the directions of a light sand, then pour on a rag and distribute evenly and let the wood dry for a day or two. I did that with a couple of drawers/chest and it works out great.
948156
It will depend on what type of wood you are sanding. I have had no problem so far, as I also use a fine grain sheet of paper and finish by hand
1549613
Sorry, I won't attempt to answer this as I have not yet had the challenge to work with anything irregular......But optimistic as I am, I guess you can, depending on the size of the piece you are working with....
2150217
If everything is square, there should not be a problem. I occasionally use paste wax on top and slides. Everything works smoother, plus lumber slides on saw easier.