How do you cut thin MDF?
To make straight cuts in your MDF, acquire a circular saw that has a cutting speed between 3,000 and 3,350 metres per second (9,800 and 11,000 ft/s). For the best cut possible, install a blade that has at least 60 teeth and a width of about 355 mm (14.0 in). For additional strength, pick a blade that has a carbide tip.
What is the best tool for cutting MDF?
Either a table saw or a circular saw can be used on MDF. You’ll want a carbide-tipped blade as MDF will dull tool steel blades. Also, lay a 1″ wide strip of masking tape (painter’s tape) along the cut line on the side of the sheet where the teeth of the blade come out of the wood to reduce chipping.
What kind of blade do you need to cut MDF?
Cutting MDF and man-made materials: Use a 50-tooth to 80-tooth blade. 60-tooth and up blades often make better cuts in dense materials. Plastic laminate: Use an 80-tooth cross-cut blade. You may be able to use a 60-tooth composite blade for thinner materials.
How do you cut MDF skinny by hand?
Start the cut on either side of the board. Begin at a high angle just to get the teeth in the board, and then slowly bring the angle of the cut down until you are cutting through as much of the width of the board as possible. You want to make sure you start a groove that the teeth of the saw can begin to follow.
Can you cut thin MDF with knife?
You can score the laminated MDF with a knife, but you’ll need something more powerful to cut through completely. Keep a metal edge straight against the cutting line, and lightly pass the blade of the utility knife over the line, repeating until the laminate is fully marked.
How do you cut MDF without chipping?
MDF is a highly fibrous material and will quickly dull blades. Always use carbide blades, and use the sharpest blades available. More TPI on your saw blade will result in smoother cuts with less chance of chipping. Lower TPI blades will cut faster.
How do you cut MDF with a utility knife?
Keep a metal edge straight against the cutting line, and lightly pass the blade of the utility knife over the line, repeating until the laminate is fully marked. After that, a circular saw or jig saw should help cut straight through the MDF.