I used a sabre saw with a fine blade to cut some acrylic.
The acrylic melted during the cutting process and rejoined itself.
I tried it with water to cool it, but not much good.
How the heck do you cut the stuff?
Scoring it won't work in my case.
And using a hacksaw would be very difficult.
Andy
Easy to google up:
I tried cutting acrylic/plexiglass myself, once, with a cutter designed for this material. Needless to say I made a mess of it. I just go to my local Lowe's and get them to cut it at the dimensions I've given them.
It's a mess cutting it.
I have about 20 cuts to make.
Cuts from 2 to 6 inches each.
Slow down your sabre saw. If it isn't a variable speed unit, try using a speed controller.
Thanks. I slowed it to half speed.
I found that when I clamped a thin piece of plywood behind it, it cut perfect with no cracking. :-)
Andy
YAY!!
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