Does a Paper Cutter Cut Styrene Sheets?

[Trucklover]

Somewhere i remember hearing and seeing a few people talking about a paper cutter they bought from Staples (or some other supply place) that they were using to cut sheet styrene with. I cant find where i first saw this from a while ago, can someone help me out here? Anyone use a paper cutter to cut styrene with? Im thinking the thickest sheet i would cut with it would be .060 styrene

Any help is appreciated

 

[lmackattack]

im sure the old ones will with that big blade. I have cut plastic with them before.

 

[V&AL]

depends entirely on the blade. A crappy one will barely cut paper...

 

[GN.2-6-8-0]

For most small projects I'd stick with the score and snap way,just be sure you score it well before snapping it. at least two good pass's

 

[Larry]

I have 2 paper cutters, 1 for plastic & the other for paper. The cutter I use for plastic is getting kinda dull. Plastic does that to a paper cutter, so, buy a cheap one. I bought both of mine at harbor Freight for $12.00 each when they were on sale. It makes nice cuts on thin plastic. A lot better than scissors or a knife & a straightedge.

 

[UP2CSX]

I use a Fiskars rotary cutter like the one at http://www.createforless.com/Fiskar....aspx?SI=8bec1e75-65d2-40bc-9133-e32444e0c15f. It's not cheap but it will cut anything from one sheet of paper up the thick styrene and foamboard. The blade stays sharp for a long time - I've used mine for almost two years cutting all kinds of stuff and it's still razor sharp.

 

[Trucklover]

thanks guys for the replies

Jim, sweet!! and its on sale, looks like im ordering one soon lol