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Cutting dibond metal max etc

I'm thinking of using some dibond as a substrate, it's cheaper to buy bigger sheets but having never used it, whats the best way to cut into smaller sizes if possible? Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Butch on July 14, 2011 at 10:15am

A Sawtrax or similar setup is the best thing but with steady hands and good eyesight you can use a circular saw or jigsaw with metal cutting blade. I always use a straight edge and clamps for a guide to run the saw against.

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Permalink Reply by Steven Jackson - Admin on July 14, 2011 at 10:50am

I have used a jigsaw in the past

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Permalink Reply by Terry Palmisano on July 14, 2011 at 11:42am

Thanks for the info guys.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Wagner on July 14, 2011 at 4:12pm

We used a jig saw but as Butch said a straight edge and clamps would make a good edge possible. Eyeballing and steady hands are a fools tools.® Thought I'd register that saying in case it catches on ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Terry Palmisano on July 14, 2011 at 8:17pm

Ha Ha good idea it may go somewhere!!!

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Permalink Reply by Butch on July 15, 2011 at 9:07am

I believe you may have something there but don't let your surgeon or a sniper see your reply. :-)

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Permalink Reply by Vinny Risalvato on August 2, 2011 at 10:58am

I use a razor to cut di bond, I take my 4' t squre and clamp it down and some times a small peice of dubble stick tape in the middle then with a straight razor (a good one) I score both sides and it cuts really clean and its pretty easy.