Can you cut the thicker 8-ply mat boards with this?
2068363
Yes but you have to pull the blade on the cutter out a little further. If you don't it will cut through just far enough to leave a skim of paper which when you try to fix it mucks up the mat. This thing will cut a real nice mat but there is a learning curve and even thereafter it's easy to screw it up if you're not careful. Overall I am happy with it. It does the job and was affordable. Once you have a feel for how the blade has to be fiddled with its fine. If you pull the blade out to far it will overcut
1277612
It depends on your cut, and make sure its not that thick in diameter.8 inches long, diameter should no thicker than a pencil.
567173
Yes. I use it for armour builds and have had no trouble cutting the thicker interlock mats. The blade is fully adjustable.
1250000
I don't see why not, so long as you cut all your boards to the same scale. I did something similar with another shed I built.
743430
No I don't think so. I have not tried it of course but I'm confident it's not sharp enough for that kind of cutting. Thick paper is fine.
1381918
The blade has an adjustable height and I've used it on hardwood boards as thick as 1" (full 5/4) .. While I haven't used it on thicker wood, it may work, but I don't recommend using it on anything thicker (this is true for any of these). Use a table saw if you can for thicker than 5/4.
1263870
There are screws by which the clamp can be removed. Can't answer about mat boards, because I haven't tried that project, but I do cut through card stock often and can cut up to 5 or 6 (depending on weight) rather smoothly. YMMV.
1589365
Yes, if you're careful and patient. I used this saw to put together a model train table for my kids and did quite a few flush cuts in the process. I have sliced things as thin as 1/8" using this saw.
764262
It depends on how thick your decking planks are. The blade has a maximum cutting depth of 1 1/16". Anything over that won't be cut.
1875159
It would be pretty easy to trim the mat down with a box cutter. It is a really thick, squishy foam so no problem at all to trim.
566868
It will cut it easily. I've cut thicker material but if you plan on cutting a lot of heavy material you may consider a bigger machine.
343593
I don't think you are supposed to cut them....I read that if the mat gets cut accidently, you shouldn't use it any more..not sure why
1090934
I have never tried that but if the sheets are Styrofoam remember that Styrofoam is beaded so you will not get a clean cut. also the thickness of the sheet will matter. I hope this helps.Thanks,Joe
356135
Yes, I was doing that yesterday with cheap 7mm laminate! The blade acts equally over the whole surface of the laminate, so the wider the piece (or if you cut at an angle), then the harder work it is to cut.
1970295
I would say no as you would not be able to get the blade underneath the board. It cuts like scissors.
1661277
I haven't tried using it in that manner but it should work well. You may want to avoid cutting on this mat since it cuts easily.
51321
Yes, definitely. I had never cut a mat before purchasing this kit, and I had no problems. The directions it comes with were fairly simple and straightforward. I would recommend using one of the mats it comes with as a "practice" mat for your first attempt, however. :-)