jskwarek 13 Posted December 5, 2015 I've got a few 48" rolls of vinyl that I'd like to cut into 2 x 24" rolls. Is there an easy way to split a roll without completely tearing up the vinyl? Or, am I better off pulling off what I want to use and cutting it off the roll?TIA, Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted December 5, 2015 I have heard of some using a chop saw- but i would use a new fine tooth blade. The proper way is a roll cutter - you can see them on youtube 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,298 Posted December 5, 2015 I use my power mitre saw 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,460 Posted December 5, 2015 ahhhhh, yet another opportunity to post this video of a guy sawing a roll in half ---- Dial 911. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sal316 166 Posted December 5, 2015 ahhhhh, yet another opportunity to post this video of a guy sawing a roll in half ---- Dial 911. Every time I see that one I ask myself why is the video 7 minutes long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted December 6, 2015 Every time I see that one I ask myself why is the video 7 minutes long. I made it about 45 sec. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted December 6, 2015 Oh man check this out. I actually have the square piece for the other end 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted December 6, 2015 I was thinking, with my machine it will hold a 48 inch roll, and the media rollers are pretty stout with good bearings. Maybe if i had an assistant turning the roll, I can cut it with a new knife blade. This pic is a 24" roll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,640 Posted December 7, 2015 <p>I've cut a few rolls with a miter saw, now issues. just put some blue painters tape around the role where I was cutting. Trick is to not go too fast, or too slow. I don't recall what the tooth count of the blade I was using, but it was the standard blade I use for cutting wood, maybe a 60 tooth.</p> <p> </p> <p>The two problems the guy in the video above had, was he cut way slower than necessary, and didn't have a large enough saw to cut all the way through. Not being able to go all the way through isn't too big of a deal, but it does mean you'll have to rotate the roll and cut a second time and you will likely not get an exact match so the edge of the vinyl will not be perfect but it'll be good enough, you never use the very edge anyway.</p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signyouup 178 Posted December 7, 2015 Need to rig a stop for the end of the roll so the roll will go back to the same position after spinning it to get the other half. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted December 8, 2015 If you had to do it everyday, then a roll slitter would be the way to go. I don't know what USCutter uses, but they do a nice job slitting rolls. http://smartslitters.com/en/slitters.php4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signyouup 178 Posted December 9, 2015 A big pipe cutter with a sharp blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted December 9, 2015 A big pipe cutter with a sharp blade. Do you mean one of these? just big enough for a 4 inch roll? These are awesome for copper pipe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signyouup 178 Posted December 10, 2015 Do you mean one of these? just big enough for a 4 inch roll? These are awesome for copper pipe. Yes, go slow so the core doesn't collapse or put something inside it that is solid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djque 246 Posted December 21, 2015 I cut mines with a hand saw. It was not that hard either took about 20 minutes and I would do it again. I had got a free 48" roll from 3m of there reflector roll and thats how i cut mines. They debt me a 5yrd roll and now it 10yrd of 24" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted December 23, 2015 I have been thinking, one day I'm gonna get a fine tooth 12 inch miter saw blade, re-ground, like a smooth blade in a meat slicer. Maybe would work, maybe not Hard to find, a saw blade sharpener dude, around here anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted December 23, 2015 Well I just got a 30 inch roll of laminate - Oraguard 215 - ten yards. UScutter's Signsupplycloeout was selling- for 10.99!! I dont need 50 yards. Anyways, I need it cut into 13 inch sections so I can laminate my thermal prints-- really could use something!!! I may go to home depot and PU the finest tooth Diablo blade they have for my miter saw. Then try cutting off an inch and see how it looks. OR just get a long razor blade and cut it on my media rollers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stickershock.louisville 0 Posted April 27, 2017 On 12/5/2015 at 10:21 AM, jskwarek said: I've got a few 48" rolls of vinyl that I'd like to cut into 2 x 24" rolls. Is there an easy way to split a roll without completely tearing up the vinyl? Or, am I better off pulling off what I want to use and cutting it off the roll? TIA, Jason the thing they put in the end is called a mecanical pipe plug i just did one the other night and works great. Will try to post video next time i cut a roll down should be in a day or so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zak 1 Posted May 28, 2020 And this is how I do it with a good 100 kg tensioned Hacksaw. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,460 Posted May 28, 2020 I had a 54" roll that I just ripped through with an 18v battery-powered circular saw. Had to rotate it to get through (blade diameter not enough to reach all the way). End result = 30" and 24" rolls. Makes a mess of vinyl shavings !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
