splash0321 23 Posted July 2, 2010 Is there a tool for cutting down vinyl into custom widths? I can get oracal to do this but its 6-8$ for each cut. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMopar64 47 Posted July 2, 2010 If you buy a roll Ordway will give you 2 cuts free MM64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinaski 11 Posted July 3, 2010 miter saw http://www.vinylforum.org/smf/index.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splash0321 23 Posted July 4, 2010 i clicked the link....had to register....registered and the link still only puts me at the main page....can you point me in the right direction? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splash0321 23 Posted July 4, 2010 id be interested in that tool.....the cut edges have to be clean enough to actually apply to a substrate...I dont think a miter saw would cut the edges clean enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinaski 11 Posted July 4, 2010 your right i thought you meant just to cut it down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orbitgrfx 0 Posted July 4, 2010 I've used a hacksaw with pretty good results. Encircle the roll with a strip of painters tape and saw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
34Ford 7 Posted July 7, 2010 A friend said he saw a home made cutter on the net somewhere. That way he could cut down 48" vinyl to whatever width he wanted just by cranking a handle. Ill have to ask him where he saw it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splash0321 23 Posted July 10, 2010 im in the process of designing one for myself....i will upload the plans for it when i've perfected it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremySI 18 Posted July 10, 2010 if you can set up a roll of vinyl even in your roller and had a had cutting strip underneath then you could up the pressure and cut it all the way through and just have it cut a straight light all the way down it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestonservco 26 Posted July 16, 2010 You might be able to create a custom cutter like an 'ol fashioned miter box, otherwise a band saw should work pretty well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted July 16, 2010 i cut mine very carefully with a ofla knife all the way out and just roll the tube on the table, Works pretty good and makes a straight cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edge 67 Posted July 17, 2010 I've watched vinyl fabric rolls cut down while spooling to shorter center tubes using a powered knife akin to a meat slicing blade, left a very clean edge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites