Modding plexiglass cutting blades

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  1. THEkorean

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    i need to know how many teeth per inch (blade) and at what speed (high, med, low?) should i cut relatively thin plexiglass with (about 1/16" thick plexi).
     
  2. metarinka

    metarinka What's a Dremel?

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  3. Butcher9_9

    Butcher9_9 What's a Dremel?

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    so in other words about 10 tpi (metal blades are fine)

    you might also be able to get away with using a box cutter
     
  4. Pfaffen

    Pfaffen What's a Dremel?

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    Best bet is to buy a plexiglass cutting blade. I have a 10" blade for my table saw and has 80 teeth per inch. I use it to cut 1/4in stock. and it leave a very clean edge.

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  5. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    Ouch! you can buy an entire saw for the cost of that blade!
     
  6. THEkorean

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    thanks for the replies guys, i did some experimenting on my own and found out that blades with a large number of teeth at med - high speeds cuts thin plexi really well, as the glass gets thicker, i use blades with less tpi at lower speeds
     
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