Cutting cover plates

[sparky76]

grinder

grinder

Had to cut down 2 plates today (hard plastic type). I used a torpedo and pecil to mark it and 4" grinder with a metal grinding blade. Came out pretty good, first one I took out a little too much but used caulking up against door trim to fill small gap. It looked like it was meant to be there.

Never had any success w/ a sawzall. plates always cracked.

 

[220/221]

Tin snips on nylon plates.

I have belt sanded a couple that just needed a touch taken off.

 

[macmikeman]

A diamond saw blade in a grinder works quite well with the hard plates.

 

[mtec]

Chop saw with metal blade is the best. I slide the device away from were i need to cut, mesure, cut, then I can push back to trim work makes for a nice fit

 

[ultramegabob]

belt sander

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I say chop saw but be careful it is easy for the plate to slide or jump and cut you pretty bad.

 

[macmikeman]

I say chop saw but be careful it is easy for the plate to slide or jump and cut you pretty bad.

That is why I now go with the diamond blade in the grinder. I have seen chop saws send plates into near earth orbit. Chop saw will cut a nicer line though. Message to kids- we are all professonals here at MH and we know what we are doing. Don't try any of these tricks at home.......:roll:

 

[iaov]

I use a Dremmel tool with a cut off wheel. A little slow but you get a good cut.

 

[DanZ]

It sounds like you found the perfect time to use those leftover / extra / old plates you have lying around from old jobs! Just start cutting them up and see what gives you the results that you're happiest with.

 

[LarryFine]

It really taunts people when you walk through a confined jobsite with a bag of freshly popped microwave popcorn.

Especially around 11:30.

 

[480sparky]

 

[mikeames]

Belt sander is the best IMHO. Clean, safe, easy, fast.

 

[C3PO]

:grin: :grin:

 

[hardworkingstiff]

Wow, you guys are really hi-tech.

I've just always used a hacksaw with a fine tooth blade.

 

[iwire]

For cutting $0.30 plates nothing less then a CNC high pressure water jet cutter should be used. I keep this one in a trailer behind my truck.

 

[480sparky]

For cutting $0.30 plates nothing less then a CNC high pressure water jet cutter should be used. I keep this one in a trailer behind my truck.

Dang, Bob! I'd hate to see how many gangs you have in your boxes! :grin:

 

[cadpoint]

That is why I now go with the diamond blade in the grinder........:roll:

Works great for stainless steel covers. WIT otherwise ...

 

[quogueelectric]

For cutting $0.30 plates nothing less then a CNC high pressure water jet cutter should be used. I keep this one in a trailer behind my truck.

Does it have a LASER BEAM?(Dr. Evil style)

 

[iwire]

Does it have a LASER BEAM?(Dr. Evil style)

:grin:

I don't want your to talk I want you to die.

 

[peter d]

For cutting $0.30 plates nothing less then a CNC high pressure water jet cutter should be used. I keep this one in a trailer behind my truck.

Gee I don't know Bob, that doesn't seem accurate enough.