Smudger Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Hi has anyone got any advice on cutting vinyl records please, I've never cut vinyl before so any advice from you guys is greatly appreciated. Kind regards Andy OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savethebeer Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Slow speed with a very fine blade is what I would advise. I've made about 20 over the years. Vinyl is great for placing a clock mechanism in the centre with lots of space left to fit your design. Bob OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 This is one for @blights69. The vinyl king. Marg blights69 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 As Marge said, Frank is your man. I'm sure he will be along soon! Rob blights69 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 22 hours ago, Smudger said: Hi has anyone got any advice on cutting vinyl records please, I've never cut vinyl before so any advice from you guys is greatly appreciated. Kind regards Andy Hi Andy I have cut the odd vinyl record and will help you as best I can what sort of pattern etc are you thinking of doing vinyl can be tricky as if you cut too slow it melts back in too fast it also could melt back in . If you are thinking of using a normal blade forget it this is a spiral only I have tried all other blades they all chip the vinyl to pieces I tape mine up as I would with wood with blue painters tape I then spray glue the pattern on . I have seen others who have tried say they cannot get to grips with it too many fuzzies you cannot remove because it has melted back in etc etc I cut my vinyl at the fastest I can go it is different from cutting wood with vinyl you are trying to go at the best speed you can I also brush off any fuzzies straight after I cut each piece with a stiff toothbrush to stop it melting back on. Other than that I cut as you would wood just quicker try and use the older style of vinyl as well that is slightly thicker and it helps, I tend to pick up vinyls shake them in my hand to see how floppy they are too much and I use them ones as backers , Hope some of this may help you if you need any more help please feel free to ask or pm me I will help if I can . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 13 hours ago, wombatie said: This is one for @blights69. The vinyl king. Marg 12 hours ago, Rob said: As Marge said, Frank is your man. I'm sure he will be along soon! Rob Thanks Marg & Rob for the mention it means a lot to be thought good enough to be mentioned to help someone out I appreciate it whether my advice helps or not is a different matter LOL wombatie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger Posted June 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 8:22 PM, blights69 said: Hi Andy I have cut the odd vinyl record and will help you as best I can what sort of pattern etc are you thinking of doing vinyl can be tricky as if you cut too slow it melts back in too fast it also could melt back in . If you are thinking of using a normal blade forget it this is a spiral only I have tried all other blades they all chip the vinyl to pieces I tape mine up as I would with wood with blue painters tape I then spray glue the pattern on . I have seen others who have tried say they cannot get to grips with it too many fuzzies you cannot remove because it has melted back in etc etc I cut my vinyl at the fastest I can go it is different from cutting wood with vinyl you are trying to go at the best speed you can I also brush off any fuzzies straight after I cut each piece with a stiff toothbrush to stop it melting back on. Other than that I cut as you would wood just quicker try and use the older style of vinyl as well that is slightly thicker and it helps, I tend to pick up vinyls shake them in my hand to see how floppy they are too much and I use them ones as backers , Hope some of this may help you if you need any more help please feel free to ask or pm me I will help if I can . Thank you for the advice I will give it a go as soon as I can. blights69 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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