What do you guys use to cut eggcrate?

[jenghes]

Just like the subject line, what do you guys use to cut your egg crate? I want to cut mine to the size of the 20L tank and I don't want to break it.

The hubby is not so handy - so he will be of zero help.

 

[jeepin1080]

I just use a pair of dikes and snip out the size piece I need.

 

[MNorton456]

I used a pair of wire cutters. As I squeezed down on the wire cutters I bent it at the same time. The result was nice clean, smooth edges. It does take some practice so you don't crack it.

 

[jenghes]

So do you cut it right at the joints?

 

[skippysmind]

yes,
the stuff is brittle, i used a pair of kitchen scissors.

 

[Dubbin1]

I use wire cutters.

 

[MNorton456]

I cut at the joints.

 

[Dubbin1]

Stop saying joint

 

[sdsheeks]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6968893#post6968893 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jeepin1080
I just use a pair of dikes and snip out the size piece I need.

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Dave

 

[MACDad]

I use standard pliers with wire cutters. I also used what some guys at work called side cutters. I didn't find it very brittle at all.

Fred

 

[Dubbin1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6971226#post6971226 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MACDad
I also used what some guys at work called side cutters.

Side cutters, dikes and wire cutters are all the same thing