Cutting backer boards

[chrissyboy100]

Evening,
just wondering what you guys use for cutting backer boards? I'm using Hardie-backer 500 for boarding out a shower, first time i've used cement board. They didn't stock the carbide cutting tool at CTD so at the moment just got wood blades for the jigsaw (looks like it would eat through them like no tomorrow!) and normal stone blade for the grinder.
How good are the carbide cutting tools? is it worth searching one out or should I cover the place in sh*t loads of dust with the grinder(don't think the missus will be too impressed)?

Chris

 

[White Room]

Use a stanley if you cant get hardie blade, Don't use the grinder unless your wearing a mask

 

[alex1963]

use a diamond blade on your grinder,outside and wear mask and specs

 

[Spirit]

 

[grumpygrouter]

Evening,
just wondering what you guys use for cutting backer boards? I'm using Hardie-backer 500 for boarding out a shower, first time i've used cement board. They didn't stock the carbide cutting tool at CTD so at the moment just got wood blades for the jigsaw (looks like it would eat through them like no tomorrow!) and normal stone blade for the grinder.
How good are the carbide cutting tools? is it worth searching one out or should I cover the place in sh*t loads of dust with the grinder(don't think the missus will be too impressed)?

Chris

You will probably find you use a blade a sheet!

 

[Fekin]

Used stanleys when I couldn't get hold of a hardy carbide tool.

 

[Holohana]

Hi, you could use carbide jigsaw blades.

Which CTD is it that wasnt stocking the score & snap knives?

 

[DHTiling]

Hi, you could use carbide jigsaw blades.

Which CTD is it that wasnt stocking the score & snap knives?

I know darlington don't stock them....maybe worth a call to pay them a visit...

Phil johnson ( manager )

01325-483414.......

 

[Sean Kelly]

Topps have the Hardibacker carbide tool cutter @ £6.99, but it might be worth giving them a call just in case it's out of stock. I find that you have to score the board about 4 times, but they do the trick. Cheers Sean

 

[CJ]

Hardiebacker is good stuff.

But a ***** to cut :yes: