Bath Panel

[tommyl18]

Whats the best way of cutting a plastic bath panel without it cracking??

 

[seco services]

i use a demel.

 

[tommyl18]

yea i thought of a dremel to be honest someone said a grinder but i had visions of it ripping it to bits

 

[tamz]

Score it with a stanley knife with a new blade in, quite deeply. Cut the edges with a junior hacksaw and bend it on the score. It will break off on the line.

 

[tommyl18]

knowing my luck it wouldnt lol

 

[1oldspindle]

Hi Tommy, PLEASE don't use a Stanley knife. I saw the results of a poor chap who had 65 stitches in his thigh after so called carefully using a Stanley knife. Treat it as if your cutting a piece of tin, use small metal shears then carefully sand off the sharp edge. But remember while you cut it, the edge will be sharp so wear protective gloves and take your time. Let us all know how you get on (safely)
Hope this helps.

 

[tamz]

Hi Tommy, PLEASE don't use a Stanley knife. I saw the results of a poor chap who had 65 stitches in his thigh after so called carefully using a Stanley knife. Treat it as if your cutting a piece of tin, use small metal shears then carefully sand off the sharp edge. But remember while you cut it, the edge will be sharp so wear protective gloves and take your time. Let us all know how you get on (safely)
Hope this helps.

Here we go with the elf & safety mob. What was the chaps name? Freddie?

No matter how careful i was, i don't think i or anyone else, could ever manage to get 65 stitches cutting a bath panel even if i took a fit while doing it!

Lay it on the floor , use a piece of wood or other for straight edge and score with knife.

Treat it as if your cutting a piece of tin, use small metal shears

if you want scissor / shear marks all the way up it

wear protective gloves and take your time.

Kevlar are best. You won't get cut hands and the cut panel will be like a dog ****ing in the snow because you can't control the knife.

I, as others on here, assume as you are asking how to do things, that you are fairly competent in the use of tools,
If you don't feel up to it, or are totally handless (pun intended) don't do it. Pay a professional