BenP Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Any advice on cutting our Gutex boards? I see alligator saws are perfect but Id like to avoid more tools in the shed! My options are a circular saw hooked up to a dust extract to keep things clear - I've read a larger tooth rip blade is perferable? I also have a reciprocating saw which I'm likely to need for any angles. I see pavatherm do a specific blade but it's not cheap! I know many of you have installed similar products.... Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ProDave Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I used my standard circular saw with a coarse blade. It was very prone to blocking with dust, until I removed one side of the guard around the blade and took extra care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonD Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Circular saw with connected extractor or jigsaw with long blade. I've used both the standard cross-cut and ripping blades on the circular saw with no problems but I'm using a Festool HK85 which is a bit of a beast - no real clogging problems even without extractor. On the jigsaw I used Bosch T1044DP blades the fibres do fill the teeth but you've just got to intermittently draw back the blade. If using an extractor stock up on dust bags, they fill up like there's no tomorrow! Can't believe how many bags I've filled up but the remains are great for lighting fires ? I've been cutting 140mm and 60mm thick boards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenP Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 Thank you both for the advice. Timber frame started last week so I'm hoping to get going shortly - can't wait! BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenP Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 It begins! Got my eye in last night trimming the grooves from the bottom of 10 or so boards that will form the starting course. Makita 190mm circular saw with a 12t wood blade is like going through butter. No clogging up either. Feeling confident about trimming for window openings etc now. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonD Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 ? Just wait for the dust & fibres when you start cutting the full depth of the boards ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenP Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 At least it will mean the boards are actually being installed! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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