TupperwareWork

[DragonLorD]

Hey Lads,
What is the best way to cut our Tupperware
I am looking for tips & tricks, Dos and Don'ts on how to treat this plastic without ruining it.
Cheerio

 

[arntufun]

May I ask why, you will be cutting an already perfectly designed tupperware product ??? :dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: But I'm not sure that I want to know... :shocked:

 

[DragonLorD]

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May I ask why, you will be cutting an already perfectly designed tupperware product ??? :dontknow:

Did you ever hear this one ? - Stupid question, deserves stupid answer.
-, .... Are you still asking?:banghead:

 

[arntufun]

Did you ever hear this one ? - Stupid question, deserves stupid answer.
-, .... Are you still asking?:banghead:

Well, you got me on that one. :thumbup: :congrats:




Now, to answer you original question...........Did you ever hear this one ? - Stupid question, deserves stupid answer.
-, .... Are you still asking?:banghead: Right back at ya !!! :roflblack:

 

[arntufun]

But seriously, tin snips should do just fine.

 

[DragonLorD]

Fine?

But seriously, tin snips should do just fine.

Yeah, just fine, right. Once I snip it there'll be no second chance I am afraid.
Anyone with some advice?

 

[AMTJIM]

I think the dremel tools work best, the cutting wheels and a flex line off the base work great. Being small helps with accuracy and are very controlable. If you have pneumatics in your shop, air tools are an option. Either way, a cutting wheel and a steady hand are what you need. Not sure what you have in mind, but snips are going to be very difficult and will very likely cause cracks. Tape off the area to be worked beyond the well beyond the cut lines, draw your lines over the tape. This is finished material, so it's very unlikely it will not be without any accidents during the process.
Maybe find some wrecked sportbike bodywork and practice your cuts there first to see how the tools handle and become familiar with their operation.

 

[arntufun]

Yeah, just fine, right. Once I snip it there'll be no second chance I am afraid.
Anyone with some advice?

Agreed, there is no second chances once you cut it with any tool. nojoke

 

[Starrider]

Believe me. The first cut on the "tupperware" is the hardest thing you''ll do to your:ani29:. Anyway, it was for me to touch a driil to the wife's RS when I put the the stinger on her baby.

 

[capt.jim]

The dremel with the reinforced cut off wheel worked well for trimming my back fender up some, before I removed it completely that is. Draw a line and go slow, stay outside the line a hair and finish it back to the line with a small block with sandpaper.

 

[NancysToy]

I think the dremel tools work best, the cutting wheels and a flex line off the base work great. Being small helps with accuracy and are very controlable. If you have pneumatics in your shop, air tools are an option. Either way, a cutting wheel and a steady hand are what you need. Not sure what you have in mind, but snips are going to be very difficult and will very likely cause cracks. Tape off the area to be worked beyond the well beyond the cut lines, draw your lines over the tape. This is finished material, so it's very unlikely it will not be without any accidents during the process.
Maybe find some wrecked sportbike bodywork and practice your cuts there first to see how the tools handle and become familiar with their operation.

:agree: but be sure to keep the speed down. Plastic melts readily when heated by rotary tools. Best to cut shy of the line and file or sand to trim to fit. Be aware that many of the Spyder panels are painted, and cutting a panel could cause evenual paint failure at the edges.

 

[GA-SPYDER]

Installed a volt gauge up near the front tip of the seat. Used a P.O. hole saw, low speed on the drill. Worked great.

Went back with a digital volt gauge (analog was a pile of junk). Had to cut the hole a little bigger, marked the hole on the inside of the panel, and trimed it with just a regular razor knife. Went real slow and easy and it turned out great! Nice smooth edges, no paint chips. Put a two-wire trailer plug on the gauge leads so I can unplug it when the tupperware comes off. (Tupperware seems to come off an awfull lot!) Going to put a digital water temp on the other side.
Hey Lamonte, where did you plumb in your sending unit for your temp gauge?opcorn:opcorn: