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PostPosted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:34 am 
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i need to cut some 10mm twinwall polycarbonate roof sheets, any ideas as the best way to cut them?
i will need to cut the width and lengths down but would like a neat finish, i was thinking of using a fine tooth handsaw or pullsaw, as i already have those
any ideas or hints would be most welcome :D


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i have found an 80 tooth blade (not TCT) that fits my small skil saw (i think its 130mm)
would this cut it ok do you think?
would rather ask others instead of screwing up the panels by just trying it out


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I have fitted them before on a conservatory, but they were already cut to size.

I'd probably try a circular saw with a plastic cutting blade.

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sticking on masking tape very close to the cut helps to stop any splintering.


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a side note

if its old/recycled it will probably be brittle and shatter/crack/break

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