[off-topic] Cutting raised floor tiles

[Leon Wright]

We generally take it out the back to the guys in our workshop. Presumably
they use an angle grinder.

Might ask them tomorrow.

Leon
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On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 4:56 PM, Garry <garbuck at westnet.com.au> wrote:

> 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
>
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