You want to create a unique home decoration by yourself. There is a good blueprint in your mind. You also have the PU decorative moldings. However, do you know how to cut moldings? Don’t worry. Goodware is going to introduce some cutting tools for you.
In fact, the choice of tools is not as complicated as imagination. Because the Goodware PU moldings are lightweight and easy to construct, just select the common tool that carpenter use. Tools can be divided into two categories, manual and electric. Let’s see how to cut moldings.
Manual tools
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Box cutter
The blade is retractable. You can break a short section or replace the blade when it becomes dull. Box cutter can cut the plywood. It is an essential cutting tool.
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Hand saw
One of the most common hand saws for carpenters. Align the cutting mark vertically. The thumb touches the saw for increasing the stability of the saw blade. Push and pull the saw to cut the size that you need.
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Folding saw
It is suitable for vertical and horizontal cutting, foldable, and easy to carry. When you use the folding saw, remember to lock the screw. Therefore, the saw blade won’t heart your fingers when you cut off the PU moldings.
The jagged blade has two types, thick and thin. Goodware suggests you use thin one because the cutting section is smoother after cutting.
Electric tools
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Jig saw
Whether it is the curve or straight line cutting, you can operate the jig saw easily. Use a pencil to make a mark before cutting.
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Miter saw
Use the miter saw to cut any angle from 0 to 180 degree. It is suitable for shaping or modifying work.
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Woodworking saw table
It is a traditional saw table for carpenters. Put the PU moldings on the table and make a mark. Cut along with the marking line, you can get 90 ° accurate section and length.
Auxiliary tools
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Miter box
The miter box has different angles of straight and slash lines. Fix the PU moldings first, you can cut along with the auxiliary line.
Notices of how to cut moldings
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Tilt is a good angle
When you are holding the cutting tool, Goodware recommends you to use the oblique cut method. Especially when you want to cut a straight line, be sure to keep an oblique angle.
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Saw on the side of the body
Sawing is pulling action. Do not place the saw in the middle of the body. Place it beside your body, then, you can be able to make full force.
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Wire behind the body
Accidental sawing the wire may cause the danger of electric shock. Remember to put the wire behind your body.
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Turn on the cutting tool before use
If you put the jig saw on the wood first, then, turn it on, the wood board will be violent bounce easily.
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Overprotection
Many people wear the gloves to protect their hands. Gloves can cause more damage if they are caught while operating a high-speed power tool. Goodware reminds you don’t wear the gloves while you are using the electric tools.
As a result, these are the cutting tools that you can use. You can start to decorate your house now! Decoration is not a difficult thing. So how to cut moldings? As long as make good use of cutting tools!
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