what is the best thing to cut acrylic with?

sandman001 · Apr 12, 2003

Would a dremel work? a jig-saw?

four4875 · Apr 12, 2003

i prefer a flamethrower. if i dont have one of them handy, i like a hammer. actually, i'd get a nice, not too jagged blade for the jigsaw.

illwillchill · Apr 12, 2003

a jigsaw would work better with cutting out a simple window but for more detail a dremel would be better, but its really up to preference and what you have access to, but the important thing is to go slow especially with the dremel, run it too fast and you'll melt the acrylic.

sandman001 · Apr 12, 2003

alright, I have access to both of those along witha few other saw....I'll go with the jig-saw and a fine toothed blade.

Thanks, you guys are great!

ble81 · May 11, 2003

That depends... If you are cutting the plexi in a straight line you could use a ruler and a sharp utility knife to score it and then just snap the plexi into the correct pieces.

If you are cutting a circle or a rounded pattern I use a bandsaw with a fine toothed blade.

Brian

Daemonfly · May 12, 2003

I've found fine toothed blades usually melt it. I always use a somewhat coarse wood blade when I cut it, and just take my time. I get absolutely NO meltage.

Drak55 · May 12, 2003

I use a table saw cuts it like butter and leaves it nice and smooth.

sandman001 · May 12, 2003

well, i solved the problem another way, just move the chieftec handle to teh top of the side-panel........

[EG]~NaTz~ · May 13, 2003

i feel that a hacksaw or jigsaw works nice, however i deal with the .236" thick stuff.

what is the best thing to cut acrylic with?

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