cut roll of plastic netting stuff
#1
cut roll of plastic netting stuff
I have this new 100-foot roll of plastic safety construction netting stuff used to cordon off work areas from pedestrians etc. It is 4 ft wide and I want to cut the roll in half so I'll have 2 ft wide rolls instead. Wondering about an easy quick way to cut through the whole roll without having to unroll it. I thought about a saw but pretty sure the teeth would grab while I'm trying to cut and I'd be fighting it. Maybe a fine-tooth saw I suppose but still I'd bet I'd be fighting even that. any suggestions appreciated.

#2
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If you have a chop saw I would just whack it in half. If using a circular saw I'd use the finest tooth blade I have turned backwards. It will cut slower but you don't have to worry about it catching, sucking in the fence and risk hurting yourself. If using a hand saw I'd just cut it with whatever I've got. Wrapping the cut area tightly with tape or stretch wrap can also help.
#5
Sandwich it tightly between two small pieces of plywood. Compress it and hold it in place with screws. Then saw it.