What's a good tool to cut this plastic board?

[nicobkn]

Hello guys,

This is a thick plastic board that has been sitting in the garage for a couple of years now. I finally found a good use for it but i have to cut it in 3-4 different pieces.

What should I use to cut it? It's around 1/2" thick

Thanks!

 

[EOC_Jason]

Circular Saw?

 

[zkling]

Table saw
Circular saw w/ guide
Jig saw w/ guide
Bandsaw saw
Router / multi tool

In the order top to bottom would be my preference.

What type of plastic is it? Does it seem hard or soft to say a finger nail impression?

 

[signcrafter]

Looks to be UHMW? A table saw would work best but a circular saw would be fine also.

 

[nicobkn]

Thanks guys! It's hard plastic.

I thought about a circular saw but i'm worried about melting the plastic. Not that it needs to be a perfect cut but still!

 

[nicobkn]

Looks to be UHMW? A table saw would work best but a circular saw would be fine also.

That's correct, I wasn't too sure about what it was called.

 

[nicobkn]

Circular saw it is! Thanks guys, got my answer!

 

[bindernut]

As long as you keep a decent feed rate, it should be fine. I've cut lots of plexiglass with a table saw, & never had a problem.

 

[TAMPAGT07]

I would use a fine tooth composite blade...

 

[jakemac]

Make sure you are cutting in a ventilated area. Most plastics/composites, give off harmful gases when cut. Cyanide can be one of them.

Been there, done that. Too many times. (but then again, I'm an idiot)

 

[jerryd68]

Looks like UHMW we cut it all the time with a table saw or radial arm saw, we mill profiles in it also with a milling machine, you can also take a power plane and clean the surface up just like wood.