Brompton carrier modification

[johnc461165]

Hi cwah old daves tip is the best plus I would change the saw to something like this http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-tools/sawing/circular-saws/1200W-Circular-Saw-10957584e


then watch this. John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqtKH8VfRcI&feature=related

 

[cwah]

If you want controllable cutting, use a multitool.
10 Jobs You Can Do With a Multitool - Popular Mechanics
Available in various brands - Fein (pricey), Bosch (not so pricey), other makes too. Aldi and Lidl also have them twice a year for £25 or so.

Thanks Scimitar, I was looking at the Bosch model, but I think it's not going to make any straight cut on sheets. It's a good tool though, but not for what I have to cut.

 

[cwah]

Hi cwah old daves tip is the best plus I would change the saw to something like this 1200W-Circular-Saw-10957584e, Circular Saws, Sawing


then watch this. John

How to cut perspex - YouTube

Thanks John!! A circular saw seems to be a great tool.

But I've also found this Bosch jigsaw:
Gst140Ce2 Gst140Ce Professional Jigsaw 240V 3165140632591 Gst140Ce2

Apparently it can do super straight cut and it's also able to do plunge cut. Would maybe be a bit more handy than a circular saw? (as I have a small one now)

 

[Scimitar]

Thanks John!! A circular saw seems to be a great tool.

But I've also found this Bosch jigsaw:
Gst140Ce2 Gst140Ce Professional Jigsaw 240V 3165140632591 Gst140Ce2

Apparently it can do super straight cut and it's also able to do plunge cut. Would maybe be a bit more handy than a circular saw? (as I have a small one now)

If you're buying a jigsaw, you have to pay that kind of price for something decent. Cheap ones are sheeyite, and wander all over the place. If you're really intent on cutting straight lines, even an expensive one won't do it for you - you must run it against a guide or have rock-steady hands/eyesight.

 

[Scimitar]

Aldi have the multitools in today, Thursday. Seriously, get one and you'll wonder how you ever lived without one.
ALDI - Thursday Special Buys 18th October 2012

 

[cwah]

I already have a dremel 4000 that is able to sand, grind, drill, cut. I'm planning to replace it with a proxxon rotary tool because it's much more precise.

My initial cut on the polycarbonate sheet was with the dremel. The plastic cut was horrible, not straight at all and the plastic melted wherever the cutting disc has been.

Is an oscillary tool any better? I believe the plastic may not melt but I don't think I'd be able to cut straight with it

 

[Old_Dave]

Hi cwah

There's all you want to know here.. SAN DIEGO PLASTICS, INC. - POLYCAST ACRYLIC SHEET

 

[cwah]

hello Dave,

Thanks for this link. Really insightful. Going to read it all

 

[cwah]

I went to B&Q today to get a refund on the Worx Saw. They refused it because apparently it was used... But I only used it once!!!

I thought they had a 45 days return policy, but that's completely untrue!!!

 

[Scimitar]

I went to B&Q today to get a refund on the Worx Saw. They refused it because apparently it was used... But I only used it once!!!

I thought they had a 45 days return policy, but that's completely untrue!!!

It's B&Q, not Home Depot or Walmart, who could teach them a thing or two about returns.
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Customer Support: Return Policy

Seems like you're stuck with it.