SecondHandRosie
Member
You guys who use license plates for various projects, what do you use to cut them straight and cleanly without causing blisters and killing yourself!?
My husband bought me a pair of some type of shears that were supposed to be good, but (pun intended) they just aren't "cuttin' it"! LOL
we are making lots of license plate projects....but sorry i just hire a guy to do it on a piece by piece basis.... works fine for me!!!lol....i dont know how he does it tho......
i have a board full on pinterest..... www.pinterest.com/annatgreenoak
haha...i use a pair of shears that cause blisters and kill me...sorry
oh and anne.......you just HAD to link to your pinterest didnt you...now i'm stuck for the day !!!
yikes !
I was wondering about this same thing a couple days ago. I wondered if they cut them with a plasma cutter. An expensive toy that most people probably don't own. lol
My husband was able to use one at work one time to cut some metal for me, but it's not something he can use any ole time.
my guy doesnt have a plasma cutter...some kind of shears i think.... lol junx....isnt pinterest great!!!!
I know my friend Cammie uses a tin snips, but the older the plate the thicker the metal and the harder to cut.
Gloves is a good idea and if you are doing quantities, hire someone with a plasma cutter.
Ki
If you go to the place that sells oxygen they might know who has a plasma cutter. We used to have one - they are a lot of fun.
i have a question...how do you get the edges that you are cut to be smooth enough NOT to cut someone..as in using the pieces for jewelry?
SecondHandRosie
Member
Sounds like a lot of us have questions regarding this one! LOL Thanks for your ideas and comments.
I use a good pair of tin snips, gloves and I finish off the job with a file. I also take my time. Good quality tools is money well invested. Getting good old tools for cheap used is even better.
Gerry :)
good tools don't cost you money - they make you money
gigi
Member
i have as much luck cutting plates as corrugated tin! wish i had more proper tools for the job or knew someone to do it for me!
SecondHandRosie
Member
LOL I know, guys! I've about given up for now and have decided to take nine of them in their entirety and cover a small, old coffee table with them! LOL
IF it looks good I'll post a photo! LOL
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