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mikemcnerney

Post subject: pearloid cutting tools

Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 5:52 pm

Koa

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I am using some incudo pearloid celluloid laminate acrylic sheet I purchased from Rothko and frost for the headplate, pickgaurd and bindings.
I need to know what tools I can use to cut this material. For the HP and PG I would like to use my bandsaw with a 6tpi blade, is that too course?
If so I would consider buying a finer blade. The HP is all straight lines. It would also be nice to use the tablesaw. I am considering a fine diablo blade 7" x 24t or my fret saw blade, 6" x ~100t. I tried sanding it on the belt sand and that works well/ I'll be cutting the binding with a fine back saw in a mitre box. On another subject I want to buy some carbon fibre .125 x .325ish In CANADA and have yet to find anyone.

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meddlingfool

Post subject: Re: pearloid cutting tools

Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 5:55 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

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Check with Yusuke at Japarts for the CF...

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bftobin

Post subject: Re: pearloid cutting tools

Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:42 pm

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Mike, have you tried NextGen ?

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mikemcnerney

Post subject: Re: pearloid cutting tools

Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:59 pm

Koa

next gen has .25 x .375. I've always used .125. Is there room for something that thick?

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bluescreek

Post subject: Re: pearloid cutting tools

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:48 am

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if you use the band saw be sure to use a zero clearance , like a piece of plywood allow a little and sand to final shape it isn't that difficult

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