Hot welding

Discussion in 'Vinyl / Impervious floor coverings' started by Samson, Aug 20, 2018.

  1. Samson

    Samson Well-Known Member

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    What do you consider to be the best tool for finishing following a hot weld on safetyfloor?
     
  2. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Cutting off ?
     
  3. mjfl

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  4. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    As above the Mozart is the one to have. Be warned, safety eats the blades alive
     
  5. Samson

    Samson Well-Known Member

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    Bought one and tried it today. Was initially put off by price, but on reflection, what an awesome tool. Thanks.
     
  6. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Great tool but blades don't last long Cheap enough tho
     
  7. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    There was a cheap chinky version doing the rounds on eBay for a while
     
  8. Samson

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    Used it again today. I actually prefer the cut finish that both blades together produce. Also there is no contact with the safety floor with the cutting blade this way.
     
  9. Freeley

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    I've got one blade and two spacers on mine so how many are you using?
    On safety I get better results just using the blade, on smooth vinyl I use both spacers for first run then finish with just the blade

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  10. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    There's only one blade and the spacer that's acts like a sledge does when your using a half moon spatular
     
  11. burdman

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    So your finished trimmed of weld is left proud?
     
  12. burdman

    burdman Well-Known Member

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    *off
     
  13. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    You have the 2 parts
    1 is the blade
    Bottom one is the sledge
    First run over it with sledge & blade together
    Final run, move the sledge to one side and run bare blade over it.
    Jobs a goodun
     
  14. Samson

    Samson Well-Known Member

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    Yes
     
  15. merit

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    That will look nice ina few weeks time


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  16. Samson

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    I'll take that on board. What will happen to it?
     
  17. Neilydun

    Neilydun Well-Known Member

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    The raised edge will be a dirt trap.
    Would be a fail in a hospital or similar
     
  18. Samson

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    I'm all for learning. Will double trim from now on. I appreciate honesty and advice from those more skilled.
     
  19. Neilydun

    Neilydun Well-Known Member

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    I never bother with the spacer on safety. Just lino work
     
  20. Samson

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    Went back and trimmed it today.
     
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