Help! Chopping a roll of kraft paper
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Is this to trim say, a six foot roll to become a five footer?
I would guess that wrapping it tight with paper and tape followed by a chop saw would work
I would guess that wrapping it tight with paper and tape followed by a chop saw would work
What do you want to achieve?
if its on a cardboard tube make sure its rolled tight then roll a bit off glossy paper over the cut area with a second bit on the hold side of the bed if required [to hold 100% level and fully supported]and cut holding firmly as you would with a bit off timber
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I want to cut a long roll into a number of much smaller rolls (around 1.5” wide). So my best description would be cutting a roll up like you would a caterpillar cake!
I've successfully cut paper rolls with a fine tooth blade on a band saw.
Given the 1.5" width of cut, you may struggle with a chop saw - but given it's only paper rolls, just have a go and see what happens?
Floor lining paper rolls are cheap to experiment with, if you don't want to risk ruining an expensive paper.
Given the 1.5" width of cut, you may struggle with a chop saw - but given it's only paper rolls, just have a go and see what happens?
Floor lining paper rolls are cheap to experiment with, if you don't want to risk ruining an expensive paper.
That’s good to hear, thank you. Did you get perfectly smooth edges on the paper with the band saw?
It wasn't perfect, but it was good enough for our purposes.
As has been said above, wrap the roll up tightly, support it well, and give it a go!
