Kevx Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 I found some really nice patterns to be cut from vinyl records. I can get nice records at thrift shops and flea markets for about $1 each. I tried experimenting with one and it will cut without too much melting on the slowest speed on my Hawk. A spiral blade cut better but I hate the rough edges. Regular small blades cut cleaner but melt a bit more and tended to catch and crack the album. I'm thinking about stacking a few and seeing if I have better luck that way. And what about applying patterns? Will mineral spirits melt the vinyl? Have any of you tried cutting albums and what did you do to make it work? Cutting an album. Lol. I'm back to my musician days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Hi Kevin: If you Google "cutting vinyl on a scrollsaw" You will get the info you need I would have attached something to this message but there is a ton of advice out there You are right about the speed - I think it's a matter of what blade works best for you Applying the pattern would work the same on vinyl as it does on wood, I think Tape, glue pattern and tape again As for the mineral spirits, I'm not sure - I'll let someone else chime in on that one Would like to see what you come up with when you do get some cut Fab4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevx Posted October 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Thanks, Fab4. The information from a google search is pretty much what I expected. Definitely some different opinions too. I'll just have to see what works best for me. It produced quite a few great patterns for cutting in vinyl too. lawson56, munzieb, amazingkevin and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 I have done some cutting of vinyl I put painters tape on the record then the pattern I run at a 4 or 5 on my dw788 the tape helps with the melting back together using a #3 blade.. I just haven't found any thing I wanted to cut yet. WayneMahler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 I have not cut vinyl before but with Plexiglas I found a suggestion to put Duck Tape on first then the pattern and the melting was less and the speed was still slow but could go a little faster. Not sure if that would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Hi Kev: Another thought Sandwich the record between 1/8" or 1/4" thick material This should give you 3 cut outs if it works I never tried this but it kinda makes sense to me Fab4 WayneMahler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 I have not cut vinyl before but with Plexiglas I found a suggestion to put Duck Tape on first then the pattern and the melting was less and the speed was still slow but could go a little faster. Not sure if that would help. Hi Dan: I never cut vinyl either...........yet..........but I would think that the duck tape would be a chore to peel off after the fragile cuts on the vinyl...my 2 cents worth Worth a shot, though, who knows Fab4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevx Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the suggestions. I was wondering about what blade to use, so thanks ike. I tried a 2 but that may have been a bit small. I might try combining things and both stack and tape.Just saw your new replies, Fab4. I was just thinking about how I could get sacrificial material for stacking without costing more than the records themselves. I may have to start keeping a claw hammer in my car to pull the backs off of the entertainment centers I see people putting out on the curb for the garbage collectors all the time Edited October 3, 2016 by Kevx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Have not tried a record. The melting would be the issue for sure. i tried to cut some glass the other day but got nowhere in a hurry. just used a range of regular blades but did nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Thanks for the suggestions. I was wondering about what blade to use, so thanks ike. I tried a 2 but that may have been a bit small. I might try combining things and both stack and tape.Just saw your new replies, Fab4. I was just thinking about how I could get sacrificial material for stacking without costing more than the records themselves. I may have to start keeping a claw hammer in my car to pull the backs off of the entertainment centers I see people putting out on the curb for the garbage collectors all the time Boy have i cut tons of stuff from cabinet backs including the Lords prayer,my first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Thanks, Fab4. The information from a google search is pretty much what I expected. Definitely some different opinions too. I'll just have to see what works best for me. It produced quite a few great patterns for cutting in vinyl too. I tryed records they cut easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Kevx, I have never cut an album myself, but I have seen a few that were cut by other people. Over on the Scrollers Cafe right now, there's one on display. It was cut by Gayle Mortenson, she's cut a few of them and they all looked amazing. I'm sure that if you visit the Cafe, you will get the info on how she cuts them out. Len heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 (edited) That beatles album is fantastic. what a great idea. I am going to add this on my to do list. That is so cool and I have never seen this. Boy I have been away for too long. Edited October 3, 2016 by JTTHECLOCKMAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Kevx, I have never cut an album myself, but I have seen a few that were cut by other people. Over on the Scrollers Cafe right now, there's one on display. It was cut by Gayle Mortenson, she's cut a few of them and they all looked amazing. I'm sure that if you visit the Cafe, you will get the info on how she cuts them out. Len The scrollers cafe is still around??? I have lost contact and could not find them. Do you have the link?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 John, it's never been gone anywhere. There was a glitch with the old Cafe, but it was only down for a couple of days. Then Gayle found a better spot to park us at, ever since things have been working great over there. Try thescrollerscafe.discussion.community. that's what shows up in the header when I visit the site. Good luck, let me know if there's any issues gaining access. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 I haven't tried it.I have cut Plexi.I will have to give it a try,Great idea,& job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 John, it's never been gone anywhere. There was a glitch with the old Cafe, but it was only down for a couple of days. Then Gayle found a better spot to park us at, ever since things have been working great over there. Try thescrollerscafe.discussion.community. that's what shows up in the header when I visit the site. Good luck, let me know if there's any issues gaining access. Len Had to rejoin so waiting for approval. My old account seems to not work. As of right now though I am unable to see anything. See what happens when I join. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 No John, your old sign in info would be no good, the site has been moved to a new service provider. Doing so, made it so that everyone had to rejoin, but, Gayle had sent out a notice to all members to let them know what was going on. Were you a member there, did you not receive the notice that went out? This all happened around the first of January. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 No John, your old sign in info would be no good, the site has been moved to a new service provider. Doing so, made it so that everyone had to rejoin, but, Gayle had sent out a notice to all members to let them know what was going on. Were you a member there, did you not receive the notice that went out? This all happened around the first of January. Len I am on board thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I've wanted to try it for some time. I've seen some great pieces done on records. I just cannot get my wife to let go of the old records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Where can I get some patterns for these such as that Beatle one?? Are these for sale anywhere??? Or Elvis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Have not tried vynil yet. Very interested though. Thanks for posting. Much to be learned as I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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