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    Question Best Method to Cut a Polycarbonate Blade?

    Hello from Seattle!

    I'm looking for recommendations in how to shorten a TCSS poly blade.

    Would a pipe cutter work best? An ordinary miter saw?

    I've tried using my heat vision, but the scorch marks are distracting.

    Thanks for the wisdom, as always.

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    A sharp miter saw with paper towel stuffed in there you’re going to be cutting probably would be the best.
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    + 1 to FJK’s suggestion. Make sure you don’t forget the paper towel.

    I’ve made the mistake of cutting without something stuffed into the blade and it fills with static polycarbonate dust. Its a real pain to clean out!

    - Steve

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    Thank you for all your help, FJK!

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    Many thanks, Steve! I appreciate this, as I've made many, many mistakes. My wife can confirm every one.

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    if you put a half inch piece of PVC inside it is almost the same OD as the blade's ID and use a pipe cutter. It will be clean and have a nice rounded edge. No dust to worry about.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvMe4BEDGLs

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbkuma View Post
    if you put a half inch piece of PVC inside it is almost the same OD as the blade's ID and use a pipe cutter. It will be clean and have a nice rounded edge. No dust to worry about.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvMe4BEDGLs
    I second this. It's how I always do it. The edge is nice and clean, no mess to clean up either.

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    Thank you !

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