[off-topic] Cutting raised floor tiles

[Garry]

On 14/12/11 16:45, Russell Steicke wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have to get a single raised floor tile cut in half for cabling.
> This tile is 600mm square, particle board, laminated top, with a steel
> backing on the bottom.  Wood places have refused because of the steel
> back, and steel engineering places have refused because of the wood.
> I wouldn't want wood shavings in the steel workshop, either.
>
> I can't be the first person to need this done.
>
> Does someone have any suggestions for where I can go to have a tile
> like this cut?
>
> Thanks,
> Russell
>
>
>
A jigsaw with a metal bit?

Depends on the thickness and if you can live with the edge..

Or use a wood circular saw, very carefully setting the cut depth to 
avoid the metal.
Then finish the cut with the jigsaw (above) or a dremel.

Just ideas..

Garry