[RocketsNW] cutting g10

[Randy Hall]

use a paper cutter.  Like the one in schools.  Cuts good with NO dust
http://www.instructables.com/id/Slice_Circuit_Boards_with_a_Paper_Cutter/

Or for longer cuts... use a hacksaw blade (metal cutting) in a jig or scroll saw.  Make sure you use a jig to get straight lines.

OR Score it (deep) and snap it with a sheet metal break (used for bending)


-----Original Message-----
>From: Marty Weiser <MartyWeiser at comcast.net>
>Sent: Jan 29, 2010 12:48 AM
>To: 'Mark Dunkle' <Dunkman2000 at comcast.net>, 'rockets NW list' <rockets at rocketsnw.com>, 'oroc list' <members at oregonrocketry.org>
>Subject: Re: [RocketsNW] cutting g10
>
>Mark - A masonry blade in a circular saw works very well for straight cuts.
>Lots of dust so use a mask and good ventilation.  For smaller cuts I like a
>reinforced abrasive blade in my Dremel tool.  The thinner unreinforced
>blades will shatter in my experience.  You can also use a fine tooth metal
>blade in your jigsaw at slow speed - it will dull very quickly, but it will
>cut the stuff. - Marty
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com [mailto:rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com]
>On Behalf Of Mark Dunkle
>Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 9:07 PM
>To: rockets NW list; oroc list
>Subject: [RocketsNW] cutting g10
>
>     I wanting some input on cutting G10 for fins. Vern Knowles suggest a
>carbide tipped jig saw blade but his source no longer has them. I've also
>called around the Portland/Vancouver area with no luck. The blade I'm
>looking for made by Vermont American and is part# 30003. Do any of you know
>of a source on the internet or in town to buy special blades? My second
>question is does anyone know of blade the might work that might be easier to
>find. The fins have a 22 inch root edge and are 1/8 thick so I was looking
>for a blade or method that can handle cutting these large fins.......Mark 
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