Slide bottom Darco wear marks

[Mikelff]

Originally Posted by Baldicon

To those that have performed the UHMW repair, what did you cut the UHMW with? If circular saw, what tooth blade did you use? If jig saw, same question. I'm collecting all parts/tools to install. Don't want to cut the UHMW incorrectly and make a mess of it.

Thanks in advance.

I used both, jig saw and circular saw. Use as fine a saw blade as you can find. Will give a cleaner cut. I used jig saw for some small trimming but circular saw for longer cuts. Take your time and make sure to make straight cuts and you will be fine. If you need to adjust your cut I used jig saw to straighten my cut for circular saw. Fortunately, I only had to do this once. Be careful not to let the saw blade get too hot and start melting plastic. You will smell the plastic if it’s getting too hot.

[jsb5717]

Originally Posted by Baldicon

To those that have performed the UHMW repair, what did you cut the UHMW with? If circular saw, what tooth blade did you use? If jig saw, same question. I'm collecting all parts/tools to install. Don't want to cut the UHMW incorrectly and make a mess of it.

Thanks in advance.

I think it depends on how thick the material is. I used 1/16" material and 1/8" material. For both I used a straight edge and utility knife. A couple of deep scores and it broke easily and straight.

[Hblick48]

A self centering drill bit for pilot hole really helps centering the screw in the countersunk, especially since you are in an awkward position under the slide.

[Mikelff]

Originally Posted by jsb5717

I think it depends on how thick the material is. I used 1/16" material and 1/8" material. For both I used a straight edge and utility knife. A couple of deep scores and it broke easily and straight.

I’ll try your utility knife cut method. Might be easier than a saw. I have some trim pieces to test with. Thanks for sharing.

[Baldicon]

Originally Posted by jsb5717

I think it depends on how thick the material is. I used 1/16" material and 1/8" material. For both I used a straight edge and utility knife. A couple of deep scores and it broke easily and straight.

Jeff, did using a utility knife work on the 1/8" thickness?

[Baldicon]

Thanks for replies. Looks like there has been a few that have made this repair. We are heading to warmer weather in a couple of weeks and plan on performing it then.

[jsb5717]

Originally Posted by Baldicon

Jeff, did using a utility knife work on the 1/8" thickness?

As I recall it did. I honestly don't remember if I also used a skill saw for longer cuts. Either way the material was easy to work with and install.

[Hblick48]

UHMW cuts fine with circular, table, or jig saw.