Cut Craft paper roll on Kapex?
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What the roll wrapped around? I've cut plenty of rolls on my saw. Rosin paper, packing paper and tyvek as well. I wrap a piece of painters tape and then cut through the tape. Paper is made from trees, as well as the cardboard tube they're usually wrapped around. MDF is basically thick paper...
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If you have a metal cutting horizontal, that'd be my saw of choice. Put it in the vise, tighten it up and let her buck.
If it's set up for metal, it already has a fairly fine tooth blade mounted on it so it will probably not have enough bite to turn the roll of paper.
Besides, you can manually adjust the rate of feed with the horizontal.
If it's set up for metal, it already has a fairly fine tooth blade mounted on it so it will probably not have enough bite to turn the roll of paper.
Besides, you can manually adjust the rate of feed with the horizontal.
Kev said:
I built a couple of MFT Horses (think saw horse sized MFT takes) and I use them all the time for glue-ups and finishing. I've been using the same piece of 1/4-inch MDF for about 2 years now for finishing (like HVLP, brush, stain, etc) but sometimes the buildup causes me problems on glue ups. Thinking is going to a more despise per use model. The design has a perfect spot to hang a roll of paper off the backside except one thing - I built the surfaces to fit the horses @ 44". Rolls are available at foot increments - 24", 36", 48", etc.
Sure I could run an undersized roll but it wouldn't cover the surface completely. I could run a slightly oversized roll but then the brackets would stick it and get in the way. Os rather it fit and look like I planned it even though I didn't.
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If I could make a suggestion [wink], DON'T do it that way. Attaching the roll to the table may make a bit unstable and it will get in the way.
I do mine this way and really like it. I use a 36 inch wide roll of red Rosin paper roofing underlayment from Lowes under $13.
http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?productId=3395978
I hung it from the ceiling using a piece of EMT and a couple of pipe straps and hung a utility knife from a bungee next to it.
In your case, you would go over to the paper pull off a piece about 4 feet long, cut it off with the sharp utility knife and then fold it in half lengthwise and place it on your table. Done.
Want to use it on your big table? Cut two pieces and overlap them on the top.
If I could make a suggestion [wink], DON'T do it that way. Attaching the roll to the table may make a bit unstable and it will get in the way.
I do mine this way and really like it. I use a 36 inch wide roll of red Rosin paper roofing underlayment from Lowes under $13.
http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?productId=3395978
I hung it from the ceiling using a piece of EMT and a couple of pipe straps and hung a utility knife from a bungee next to it.
In your case, you would go over to the paper pull off a piece about 4 feet long, cut it off with the sharp utility knife and then fold it in half lengthwise and place it on your table. Done.
Want to use it on your big table? Cut two pieces and overlap them on the top.
Bought a roll (36-inch wide) for $11 bucks. MFT horses are 18-inches deep so...why not, I can mount it on one end if I can cut it. Didn't realize the Kaoex blade was t big enough so I had to flip after about 60% and finish it. The cut end looks better than the other end. Easy money, now I know.
Had to let it chew through. Thought it was smoking a little at one point but can't find a spot in the cut where it's burnt.
Had to let it chew through. Thought it was smoking a little at one point but can't find a spot in the cut where it's burnt.
18-inch rolls worked better as it turns out. The roll tucks nicely up under the table and doesn't get in the way at all.
So $11 in paper, scrap ply, and a dowel got me a setup for each MFT Horse. Shoulda done this right after laminating the tops instead of after a few years of use but it sometimes takes practice to be smart.
So $11 in paper, scrap ply, and a dowel got me a setup for each MFT Horse. Shoulda done this right after laminating the tops instead of after a few years of use but it sometimes takes practice to be smart.
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