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don't cut duct tape on your band saw - DogwoodTales - 12-12-2015
Like the subject line reads - yes I was stupid enough to try it.
My daughter had some of her patterned duct tape rolled onto a paper towel tube and asked me to cross cut it to a narrower width.
stupid me didn't think about the consequences. I guess I had been in the shop too long and was brain tired.
I spent the better part of a half hour cleaning that gunk off my blade and the lower wheel.
So, for those of you who know better than I did, please be kind
For those of you who don't (like me who didn't or just didn't think it through) ... you are forewarned.
If I don't set a good example, then I'll just have to serve as a horrible warning.
Re: don't cut duct tape on your band saw - PhilJoines - 12-13-2015
I've always used a meat slicer.
Re: don't cut duct tape on your band saw - ruffcutt - 12-13-2015
PhilJoines said:+1
I've always used a meat slicer.
Re: don't cut duct tape on your band saw - Steve N - 12-13-2015
Bandsaw works fine, as long as it's not yours
Old rip saws with a bent blade. Shorten them, and they can/will cut a lot if you aren't in love with them
Tip: If you do need to cut a roll of tape, it helps if you do start with a BS, use it to cut a rough circle approximating the inside diameter of the roll out of some scrap 2x4 material. Use that circle to keep the roll from squishing down as you cut it.
Re: don't cut duct tape on your band saw - Leinie - 12-13-2015
Don't feel bad,
Once when I was younger and dumber- I had a 4" roll of sticky back sand paper, but only a 3" holder/sanding block.
Yep, I cut the 4" roll with the radial arm saw.
The 80 tooth carbide did a nice job of cutting the roll, but it didn't cut wood worth a darn afterwards.
Re: don't cut duct tape on your band saw - Bill_de - 12-13-2015
As long as you didn't mess up the stuff your daughter asked you to cut, all is good!
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Re: don't cut duct tape on your band saw - paarker - 12-13-2015
I also wouldn't cut a 2 inch roll of painter tape either.
Re: don't cut duct tape on your band saw - CanoeBoy - 12-13-2015
AND
Don't cut coconuts on a Table Saw.
Re: don't cut duct tape on your band saw - gMike - 12-13-2015
Don't cut up rawhide dog bones on a band saw either. The results are, umm, unexpected.
Re: don't cut duct tape on your band saw - Superglide - 12-13-2015
Or a pinky finger...... It hurts.....