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Cutting hdpe

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penemy159
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is it safe to cut with a rotary saw? its a lot of money so I don't want it to splinter when i cut it. Can it be cut cleanly?
Nov 6 2006 5:18PM
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R-Bertsch
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sure can, i used a table saw to cut it and it cut fine.
Nov 6 2006 5:21PM
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Holte
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yep, just use a blade with small teeth.
Nov 6 2006 5:41PM
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derick
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you have to us a blade with no teeth sure it well take your whole life but what better do you have to do
Nov 6 2006 6:30PM
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anti_bunk
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its pretty easy to cut. it wont splinter.
Nov 6 2006 7:05PM
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penemy159
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what thickness should i get 3/8" or 1/2"
Nov 6 2006 8:47PM
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penemy159
Posts: 287 - Karma: 11
i'm ordering it tonight, and is it worth the extra 40$?
Nov 6 2006 8:53PM
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cmeriptahoe
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where are you ordering it from?
Nov 6 2006 9:48PM
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BigJew
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Get the 1/2, it'll last twice as long.
Nov 6 2006 9:58PM
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