What is the best tool to use when cutting this. I used scissors the first time and it kind of tore it up.
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The best thing is an electric meat cutter. It cuts it very easy. Use a table edge as a guide
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Matt, some people use scissors. I prefer using a straight edge and a razor knife. Be sure to place a cutting board under the vacuum roll where it is to be cut.Hope this helped. Bill
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It has happened, the remedy for me is to twist the blade in the unfinished cut. Sometime I don,t open the blade completely and it will not ratchet for me. This is a tool that does not work properly unless you coax it. I personally would not buy from the maker in the future. Great idea, poor design (my opinion)
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It can be cut with the right tool. You'll need a sharp roller and no-cut pad that you can find in any fabric or craft store.
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They cut excellent with scissors. I found that out after using a box cutter knife.
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I have not tried scissors. but based on how well it works on knives I wouldn't try it. I wasted my money on it.
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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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I just have some very sharp knives that I use. Tried using scissors but are not strong enough. Also used tin snips.
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I would use scissors. They were perfect for our yard sale. Each person involved had their own color. They were alittle smaller than I thought they would be. But we all loved them.
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I'm not sure scissors would do the job. You could probably trim it up with a box cutter or knife.
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Use an ax or a hatchet for chopping wood. I don't know why people think to measure a knife's quality by trying to make it do what it is not supposed to do.
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After cutting, use a torch to flame polish the edges. This is a must to do the job you specify. Watch this youtube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmd56UMHDK0
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Kerry, what did you decide on and how is it working out for you? I am just starting to work with paracord as a hobby and have tried a few different styles of basic scissors and utility cutters with unsatisfactory results. I haven't purchased anything specifically for paracord yet and what I've tried are cutting tools I already own, are sharp but maybe just not good for paracord.
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Wet the knife before every cut. I use a very sharp 7inch Shun that works great. Make sure you don't press down to cut but rather cut as you move the knife.
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I think you can use a diamond bit masonary blade that should be able do the job. Take it slow when you are cutting.
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You can use goof off to clean the scissors. In future, fiskars make a scissor that is coated with teflon. Those will work better, but will likely need to be cleaned anyway.
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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.