Quick question

[S a plastering]

When cutting celotex is there anything quicker than a hand saw was thinkin a electric jigsaw has anyone used this just got 120 sheets to put in a ceiling all shapes an sizes cheers

 

[carlos]

I would think any kind of power saw would be far to dusty IMO.

 

[Mickyboy]

When cutting celotex is there anything quicker than a hand saw was thinkin a electric jigsaw has anyone used this just got 120 sheets to put in a ceiling all shapes an sizes cheers

Use a hot wire but there quite expensive

 

[User________removed]

Those shitty craft knives that you extend then snap the blade of work quite well fully extended, cuts deeper through the celotex then bend it back and knife the back. I prefer to saw them but suppose if you got loads to go at these might be an alternative.

 

[johniosaif]

some chippys cut them with there electric saws but you need ventilation, its much neater than hand saws..

 

[beddy]

hot wire are probably the fastest. mate of mine has been hiring a cutter from ryan (1stopshop) to cut 280mm thick boards for ewi. jigsaw would probably be the cheapest option. not sure the blade depth would be enough.

 

[keithuk]

Does anyone know the cost of the hot wire ?

 

[beddy]

ask ryan they sell the small hand held one and hire the bigger one where you sit the board on it

 

[keithuk]

Thanks Beddy :RpS_thumbup:

 

[Gibbo]

ask ryan they sell the small hand held one and hire the bigger one where you sit the board on it

I don't think you can cut celotex with a hot knife it don't cut phenolic boards only eps boards

 

[beddy]

didnt know that. i've never used one if im honest. i thought it did both