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Friday, February 8, 2008

Does anyone know?

What kind of tool, saw, etc. would be best to use to cut through a car tire??? I want to trim the upper edge of the tires off in my tire garden. I believe I read somewhere you can use an X-acto knife, but you have to keep changing the blades out just to cut one tire...I am thinking maybe a small hand held saw with teeney-weenie razor sharp teeth??? Let me know if you have any good ideas! Thanks...
Julie

5 comments:

Donna said...

Hi Julie, I've read that you can use a knife with a strong stiff blade, a hacksaw, or a machete. If cutting with a knife, to keep the knife from sticking, trickle some water on the rubber behind the knife.

I think the quickest way would be to use a utility knife, though like you mentioned, you'll probably have to get a few extra blades for the whole tire.

Julie said...

Thanks Donna...guess I better go ahead and try the blade...I have 4 tires to do though...yikes...hey...what the heck...I will just go for it!

Cindy said...

What about a sawzall? Just be careful whatever you do! That sounds like the kind of job I would delegate to someone more experienced with tools (i.e. hubby)

Donna said...

That sounds so fun. I wish I had some more space for a tire garden of my own. Keep us updated with your progress. I'd love to see some pics of your tire garden when you are finished.

Julie said...

THAT saw looks awesome, Cindy!
I should see if I can rent one.