cutting Duraboard

[Marilyn Kaminski]

I finally bit the bullet and bought some HD Duraboard to use as a shelf in the bottom of my Evenhead 2541. What should I use to cut it down to fit? Some type of saw ... but what type? And how much clearance should I leave on each side?

Will I need to make changes to my firing schedules once I start using the Duraboard instead of mullite shelves?

(I spent quite a bit of time studying the archive before buying this ... thanks to everyone who has contributed to that wealth of knowledge!)

Rigidizer and respirator in hand ...

Marilyn

[Bert Weiss]

I finally bit the bullet and bought some HD Duraboard to use as a shelf in the bottom of my Evenhead 2541. What should I use to cut it down to fit? Some type of saw ... but what type? And how much clearance should I leave on each side?

Will I need to make changes to my firing schedules once I start using the Duraboard instead of mullite shelves?

(I spent quite a bit of time studying the archive before buying this ... thanks to everyone who has contributed to that wealth of knowledge!)

Rigidizer and respirator in hand ...

Marilyn

Marilyn

No need for a saw. Use a razor knife. You might need to adjust your heating schedules. It might require a longer soak to get the same work done, but it might not. The annealing should be the same.

[Gale aka artistefem]

Marilyn, depending on the thickness of the board, I use either a sharp razor knife or a very fine toothed hand saw - generic type that is kicking around most households and garages.

When the board is 2" or thicker, I like the saw better - it's easier to get a smooth edge and you can gently smooth the edges after you cut, with fine grit sandpaper.

Be sure to vacu' well and do a wet clean up with disposibles when you're done. Better safe than..............wondering about safety/health concerns.

[Amy Schleif-Mohr]

I have found that a dry wall saw works the best. Then I just smooth the edge down with my hand.

Amy