{"product_id":"olfa-heavy-duty-plastic-laminate-cutter-retractable-blade","title":"Olfa Heavy Duty Plastic \u0026 Laminate Cutter Retractable Blade","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"olfa-desc-header\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"description-headingBox\"\u003eOlfa Acrylic Scoring Knife PC-L\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eScoring and breaking acrylics the right way\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003ch4 class=\"pull-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat no: PC-L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear:both\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c!-- Product Description --\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive center-block\" alt=\"\" src=\"images\/olfa\/pc-l_sm1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty cutter, designed to produce a fine score line to precisely break \r\nplastics, acrylic and laminates.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures built-in room for spare blades and a ratchet-wheel for secure blade \r\nextension and retraction, and unlimited blade positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 1 reversable tungsten steel \u003cstrong\u003ePB-800\u003c\/strong\u003e blade inserted \r\nPLUS 2 replacement blades in the handle. For right- and left- handed use.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCutting with this knife involves scratching the plate several \r\n\ttimes along the cutting line and then breaking it. This can easily be \r\n\tachieved with a\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont\u003estraight line straight cut\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cfont\u003e ;\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cfont\u003eIn the case of thin plastic sheets, the use of this knife instead \r\n\tof the classic saw \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont\u003eallows the cracks and\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cfont\u003e edges \r\n\tof cut edges to \u003cstrong\u003ebe avoided\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont\u003eHandle with retractable blade\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cfont\u003e made \r\n\tof high quality plastic (ABS) allows for convenient material cutting;\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont\u003eOne-sided blade, same as the P-450 knife;\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cfont\u003eIn the handle \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont\u003efor spare blades\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cfont\u003e , \r\n\tcomplete with two spare blades.\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive center-block\" alt=\"\" src=\"images\/olfa\/pc-l_sm2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to scratch \u0026amp; break:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e Place a plastic board on a flat surface and take straight strokes to make \r\na score, deep enough to break by hand. Approximately one-third depth of the \r\nplastic board will be the rough standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eSnap off downward by hand along the score.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eClean cut surface with the unsharpened edge, if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive images center-block\" alt=\"\" src=\"images\/olfa\/pc-s_sm4.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClarification: the “score and snap” method can only be used to create \r\ncontrolled breaks in certain plastic materials, such as acrylic, styrene, and \r\nconstruction laminates. Many plastic materials cannot be scored and snapped and \r\nmust be cut using other means. If in doubt, check with your plastics supplier.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eHere’s how scoring a plastic sheet works:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eLay out your cut line.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eUse a straightedge and scoring knife to cut a narrow and shallow groove \r\n\tin thin plastic sheet materials (e.g. 1\/8″ acrylic). (Thicker plastic sheets \r\n\tmight need to be cut via other means.)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eMake multiple passes to deepen the groove if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003ePlace the plastic sheet, groove-side up, over a hard edge, such as a \r\n\ttabletop, with the groove slightly beyond the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eOptional: Clamp a flat block over the sheet, preferably with a hard edge \r\n\tas well\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eBend the overhang with a quick and even motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e*SNAP*. The groove will deepen as a crack propagate throughout the \r\n\tthickness of the sheet, separating it into two pieces with straight and \r\n\trelatively clean edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cfigure\u003e\r\n\t\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive center-block\" alt=\"Plastic Scoring Blade Proper Cutting Angle\" src=\"images\/olfa\/pc-s_sm3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"center-block\" style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eProper Scoring Angle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\r\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe process is similar as with cutting glass, but with plastic it’s usually \r\nokay to make multiple passes with the scoring knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll scoring proper knives feature triangular blades with strong points. The \r\nflat inside of the pointed blade is mainly used for scoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat sharpened edges are used for deburring or cleaning up of freshly \r\nseparated edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRetractable plastic scoring knives, such as this Olfa PC-L and PC-S, are a \r\ngood compromise between rigidity and convenience. Replacement blades are widely \r\navailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"u-tube-header\"\u003eScoring Acrylics.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"olfa-desc-header\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"description-headingBox\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"SpecsTable table-responsive\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eBlade Size\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003ePB-800\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eBlister Packed\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003ePC-L\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eLock\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eScrew-lock mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eBuilt-in blade storage\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eBlade Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003ePB-800\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive center-block\" alt=\"\" src=\"images\/olfa\/pc-s_sm2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67521930264866,"sku":"CTR PCL","price":190.33,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/olfa-heavy-duty-plastic-laminate-cutter-retractable-blade","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}