Hi, Had a search through the forums but couldn't find an answer to this one. I'm wanting to get some 1/4" acrylic sheeting and have it pre cut to certain sizes to get a professional finish, but not having much luck finding anyone in the Doncaster area to do this. So I need to know what the best method of cutting it myself will be. Unless someone knows a place I can order/collect it from within a decent radius of Donny. Many thanks. Jase
You say you searched? I don't THINK so. Simple search term -- "cut acrylic" -- http://forums.bit-tech.net/search.php?searchid=123658. There's also a few articles concerning acrylic: http://www.bit-tech.net/article/ Take a look around. Enjoy. Grump
excellent work Mr Grump. For acrylic that thick, if you need straight cuts, I like using the table saw with a good/sharp toothy blade (60 teeth on 10" blade) a router works very well too. You can also use a jigsaw with an acrylic cutting blade or metal cutting blade for straight and curved cuts. You can also use a dremel at low speed but that's my last resort suggestion.
Its not hard to get a good finish with that thick of plexi. You wont have to worry much about cracing, and u can just had file the sides down.
I would say use a scroll saw, but only if it is a higher end model. However you cut it, you will have better luck if you run a piece of masking tape along where you want to cute, draw your line on that and cut it in half.