How to cut UMHW

NW-sickboy · 01-16-08, 02:13 AM

I am getting ready to order some for my sliders but want to make sure i am able to cut it to sie once i get the sheet. Can you cut this stuff with a skill saw? Seems like alot of places that sell it are also offering to cut to size so it does worry me that it has to be cnc'ed. I am looking at a 3/4 inch thinckness

thanks.

BTW-searched here and pirate but didnt see much as to how anyone is cutting it.

MOfj40 · 01-16-08, 04:12 AM

It'll cut just fine with a skil saw, miter saw, or a jigsaw. For ripping long lengths, a table saw is ideal..

brokenparts · 01-16-08, 09:13 AM

I bet a router would work pretty well too.

Mace · 01-16-08, 09:15 AM

I used a skill saw and a router on the edges..

Made a heck of a mess tho

MoJ · 01-17-08, 08:38 PM

Where are you applying it to your sliders?

badmuthatrucka · 01-22-08, 09:19 PM

Got a guy at work who is always playing with the stuff. Just be steady with whatever you use, so as to get those neat lines that make it look like you have a CNC machine! He always uses normal woodworking tools, it's pretty soft stuff in some respects, so you shouldn't have a problem with cutting it.

rockclmbr · 01-31-08, 02:31 PM

We cut the stuff all the time here at work. It is like machining bubble gum. Freezing it with dry ice or cold spray works well. If you are cutting the sheet, then a nice sharp razor blade or Xacto blade works well on a straight edge.

PHAEDRUS · 01-31-08, 02:56 PM

For 3/4 inch, Use a skill or table saw, We used to use it in the fab shop I worked in, Tried the fancy made for it blades but they just tended to melt it, Use a high tooth count (for a 71/4 inch saw think 24t +) blade and you will be fine. The router does make the edges look pretty. It works just like wood, unly it is a bitch to clamp down.
Dave

sk8salomon · 02-02-08, 05:47 AM

skill saw will work but look terrible. that stuff looks best when its cut with a machining center or some kind of saw with fence like a table saw.

01-16-08, 02:13 AM	#1
NW-sickboy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: utah.... for now Posts: 680	How to cut UMHW I am getting ready to order some for my sliders but want to make sure i am able to cut it to sie once i get the sheet. Can you cut this stuff with a skill saw? Seems like alot of places that sell it are also offering to cut to size so it does worry me that it has to be cnc'ed. I am looking at a 3/4 inch thinckness thanks. BTW-searched here and pirate but didnt see much as to how anyone is cutting it. __________________ Tri4Life http://gdigitalborgsneed.blogspot.com/

01-16-08, 04:12 AM	#2
MOfj40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KC TLCA# 17453 Posts: 420	It'll cut just fine with a skil saw, miter saw, or a jigsaw. For ripping long lengths, a table saw is ideal.. __________________ 1968 FJ40 00 Tundra 4x4 08 FJ Cruiser 4x4

01-16-08, 09:13 AM	#3
brokenparts IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR TLCA# 16127 Posts: 2,325	I bet a router would work pretty well too. __________________ "Just bump it" I am offended by reality all the time. http://www.cascadecruisers.com/ http://www.myspace.com/zachsu ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/198064-rotw-brokenparts-fj-60-a.html

01-16-08, 09:15 AM	#4
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,951	I used a skill saw and a router on the edges.. Made a heck of a mess tho __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

01-17-08, 08:38 PM	#5
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01-22-08, 09:19 PM	#6
badmuthatrucka IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The armpit known as A-town TLCA# 18360 Posts: 341	Got a guy at work who is always playing with the stuff. Just be steady with whatever you use, so as to get those neat lines that make it look like you have a CNC machine! He always uses normal woodworking tools, it's pretty soft stuff in some respects, so you shouldn't have a problem with cutting it. __________________ 93 FZJ80, locked, slider-ed, with 35" TRXus MTs. "Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn."

01-31-08, 02:31 PM	#7
rockclmbr IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Newark, CA Posts: 486	We cut the stuff all the time here at work. It is like machining bubble gum. Freezing it with dry ice or cold spray works well. If you are cutting the sheet, then a nice sharp razor blade or Xacto blade works well on a straight edge. __________________ '97 FZJ80 "Blue Ox" - ARB Bullbar, ARB Lockers, OME J's, George's LEDs, Custom Drawer, Kaymar with Tire Carrier, Hanna Quality Sliders, Hellroaring Dual-Batt, 35" Toyo OC, and more! 2000 UZJ100 "Grey Ghost" - Outback Rack, Sliders, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Norcal 80s Sticker

01-31-08, 02:56 PM	#8
PHAEDRUS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 TLCA# 16520 Posts: 1,778	For 3/4 inch, Use a skill or table saw, We used to use it in the fab shop I worked in, Tried the fancy made for it blades but they just tended to melt it, Use a high tooth count (for a 71/4 inch saw think 24t +) blade and you will be fine. The router does make the edges look pretty. It works just like wood, unly it is a bitch to clamp down. Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 92 ome big empty hole in arb, home brewed rear and running 33"s Custom clear coat failure..... (sold) 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs.

02-02-08, 05:47 AM	#9
sk8salomon IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 706	skill saw will work but look terrible. that stuff looks best when its cut with a machining center or some kind of saw with fence like a table saw. __________________ Running total of non-waving FJC drivers ......534 '85 FJ60 bone stock (the way i like it) '87 Ford Ocnorb with lots of redneck stuff & custom dented body panels

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