I am looking for a cutting mat that does not have PVC/toxins. With this glass one, can I use exactos/ rotary cutters (using for book/leather making)?
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I don't believe this has PVC/toxins. I've seen a Tonic Studio demonstrator use an exacto knife on it without scratching it. Go to their Facebook page and ask about PCV/toxins. They're very good about responding to questions about their products.
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No, I believe all of these types of mats are making by weaving silicone with fiberglass, once cut they become dangerous as you may ingest some of the loose particles.
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Wow you are serious about cutting glass if you are tackling 1/2". This would be ok for up to 1/4", but for the heavier material you usually should go to a wide angle wheel, for applying more pressure. You need a good heavy score line for glass 1/2", and it takes an experienced person to break that off cleanly. One other thing, new fresh glass cuts more predictably and cleanly than older glass will, in most cases. Be prepared for uncooperative cuts when cutting recycled glass. Have fun :)
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Yes to both, if you use smoother it will smooth out the shadow of the letters and cutters are safe except for exacto knives although you may use them just be careful how deep is your pressure because they could make deep cuts, however superficial cuts are ok because the mat self heals. Hope this helps
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Yes, definitely. I had never cut a mat before purchasing this kit, and I had no problems. The directions it comes with were fairly simple and straightforward. I would recommend using one of the mats it comes with as a "practice" mat for your first attempt, however. :-)
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This is a 60 tooth blade that should cut most materials like plexiglass , teflon, etc, however for some harder plastics and acrylic sheets, I clamp two pieces of plywood over the cut line to help prevent breaking and splintering. Further, this blade is typically used on a portable saw such as Skil saw. If I were cutting plastic of any kind, I would want to do so on a table saw where one can better maintain a straight cut line. Plastics often crack and even shatter if the blade is not kept on a very straight line.
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I used this saw for a kitchen backsplash which had ceramic and glass tiles . I used the diamond blade that came with the saw to cut the ceramic only . For all my glass cuts I ordered the 7" QEP Glass Tile Diamond blade which I felt gave me very precise cuts, as my pieces were all 5/8" and the QEP blade was higher quality.
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The wheel on my cutter is pretty sharp. It's cut everything my wife, who scrapbooks has put through it without a hitch. I can't say specifically whether or not any is recycled, my guess would be some has to be recycled. This is a nice cutter.
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An actual knife will leave marks on this mat or even cut it. It is a soft, pliable silicone mat. You can cut with a hard, plastic scraper or hard, plastic spatula. Just cut softly. This mat stays on my counter nicely and is great for rolling out dough, but I have run into this same issue. Because the mat is so functional otherwise, I have found these other ways to gently cut things. I think a pizza cutter potentially will leave marks on the mat or cut it. I made cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning. I used this mat to roll the dough and make them. I used a knife to cut the rolls which left indentations on the mat. It is still functional for future, but I was reminded to use hard plastic next time and cut gently.
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I would not recommend cutting a thick and stiff material like plastic laminated card. It looks like this device works so well because the paired cutting wheels rotate agains each other during cutting, thus self hone. Any thick material passing though the cutting wheels may force them apart and you would loose this honeing action and the blade would rapidly dull.
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You can't use the cutter on the cardboard mat. It will ruin the mat and it will dull the blade and may damage it.
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Yes - that's what I use it with. Don't use the cutting mat, just put the vinyl sheet in by itself and make sure your cutting settings say vinyl. I set mine to Silhouette brand and haven't had any problems,
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No you cannot cut on this. I used an exacto knife on it and it sliced this mat up. Bummer.
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Clone Exactly like EP...Their site has great videos + English instructions...a stone upgrade to Shapton or EdgePro highly recommended...If you are willing to swap the plastic stone backing plates with aluminum so the stones that come with the clone are workable...The plastic stone-backing will not allow hard enough pressure without breaking the stones...Stones can be flattened with 180 grit wet/dry sandpaper that is wet on a flat counter top. Check out ChefKnivesToGo or EdgePro sites
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I have cut silicone baking mats before with no issues. A simple pair of scissors will do the trick, but I use a straight-edge with a razor for a professional look.
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Hi Judy It will be better to use designated glass cutters I use Montolit it is an Italian cutter you get a cleaner cut and less grinding as a result. These tile cutters which are great for ceramics will crush the glass rather than cut.
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Just don't do it. Even if it does not fray, if fiber-glass gets in your food that is not good. The reason the directions say "DO NOT cut..." is because eating fiber-glass is bad in all ways. Just keep searching for a smaller mat or a mat that does not contain fiber-glass weave.