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Cutting Rolled Insulation

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Steve-Maine

02-12-2005 12:27:04




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I'm having a hard time cutting rolled insulation with paper backing, What's the trick, thanks




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DL

02-13-2005 12:16:33




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 Re: Cutting Rolled Insulation in reply to Steve-Maine, 02-12-2005 12:27:04  
Steve,
Here's what works for me... I take a scrap of ply wood (any thickness) that is wider than the insulation I'll be cutting, and make a mark across it using a sharpie. Then, I lay the plywood on the floor, with the mark the distance from a wall that is the same length I want to cut the insulation. Next, I roll out the insulation so that one end is against the wall (or whatever I'm using for a starting point) and lay it over the plywood base, then take a scrap of a 1 x 4 (that is also wider than the insulation)... lay it across the insulation and line it up with the marks on the plywood... now the insulation will be the correct length (without having to measure each piece). Finally, I kneel on one end of the 1 x 4 and hold the other end down with my left hand... this compresses the insulation... you can now effortlessly cut with a sharp utility knife using the 1 x 4 as a straight edge... no torn vapor barrier, and no ragged 'glass. HTH
Regards, DL

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Dug

02-12-2005 19:31:49




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 Re: Cutting Rolled Insulation in reply to Steve-Maine, 02-12-2005 12:27:04  
"Sharp" razor knife and a 1x. Works like a charm.

Dug



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larirm@centurytel,net

02-12-2005 15:38:33




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 Re: Cutting Rolled Insulation in reply to Steve-Maine, 02-12-2005 12:27:04  

Use a serrated bread cutting knife



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Lary E

02-12-2005 15:41:46




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 Re: Cutting Rolled Insulation in reply to larirm@centurytel,net, 02-12-2005 15:38:33  
Use a serrated bread knife



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jake from il

02-12-2005 15:19:47




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 Re: Cutting Rolled Insulation in reply to Steve-Maine, 02-12-2005 12:27:04  
i use large scissors



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dr.sportster

02-12-2005 14:59:50




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 Re: Cutting Rolled Insulation in reply to Steve-Maine, 02-12-2005 12:27:04  
Carpenters use a razor knife cause thats the sheetrock knife.There is a trade called insulator and every one Ive seen had a kitchen knife with about a 9 inch blade.



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MAC,IL

02-12-2005 13:11:10




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 Re: Cutting Rolled Insulation in reply to Steve-Maine, 02-12-2005 12:27:04  
I always used a 1x4, lay a pc of plywood down, flatten the insulation against it with the 1x4 and cut it. I always cut with the backing up. Works for me.



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bo

02-12-2005 12:41:27




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 Re: Cutting Rolled Insulation in reply to Steve-Maine, 02-12-2005 12:27:04  
flatten it with a 1x whatever and use a razor knife.



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