Cutting Equipment
Mind map of the 11 cutting tools for GCSE Graphics.
- Created by: Beth_Alice
- Created on: 30-05-13 13:57
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- Cutting Equipment
- Scissors
- Safety: Ensure scissors are sharp and keep fingers away
- For cutting paper, card and thin plastic sheets.
- Craft Mat
- Safety- Use mat on a flat surface
- It gives a suitable cutting surface
- Compass Cutter
- Safety: Use on a craft map
- For cutting circles on paper, thin card, thin plastic and thin board
- Rotary Cutter
- For cutting card, thin plastic and board
- Safety: Use a safety ruler
- FretSaw
- Safety: Wear eye protection, and keep fingers away from the blade.
- For cutting thick board, plastic, and wood
- Laser Cutter
- Safety: Follow machine safety advise
- Cutting most materials with a laser cutter gives an outstanding accurate result and finish
- Coping Saw
- Safety: Keep fingers away from the blade
- Fro cutting plastic sheet, thick board and wood
- Hot-Wire Cutter
- Safety- Use in well ventilated area and use a mask
- For cutting rigid foam
- Vinyl Cutter
- Safety: Keep fingers away from blade
- Accurate cutting of card and sticky vinyl
- Safety Rule
- To help make straight line cuts with a craft knife.
- Safety: Hold down firmly
- Craft Knife
- Safety: Use safety ruler, craft mat and cut away from yourself
- For cutting, scoring paper, card, thin plastic or thin board
- Scissors
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