Re: Working with Plexiglas

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Original poster: "Ben Murrell by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <benmurrell-at-att-dot-net>

Having just gotten back from vacation, I dont know how old this post is
but.... I recently tryed cutting through plexiglass.... Acrylic. I found I
could drill through it easily and use two drilled areas then connect them
with cuts by a "jig-saw" says scroll saw on the side :) . This is .1 "
thick.
Ben
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Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: Working with Plexiglas


> Original poster: "CJ Moore by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<wizard1234-at-home-dot-com>
>
> What I find works best, is to draw out the lines you want to cut at, then
> use a straightedge for a line or some kind of stencil for whatever shape
> your working with. Then use an exacto (sp?) knife, and keep cutting at it,
> make an indentation in the Plexiglas. It depends on how thick the
Plexiglas
> is, but it doesn't need to be very deep. (I recommend testing it first)
Then
> get a 2x4 or a piece of wood, and put the glass on top of it. Just stomp
on
> the section (or jump) and it makes a really fine cut (just like the one
from
> the knife).
>
> I haven't tried this with any really thick stuff so I do not know how well
> it would work but it has worked alright for me.
>
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> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 8:21 PM
> Subject: Working with Plexiglas
>
>
> > Original poster: "Gregory Hunter by way of Terry Fritz
> <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <ghunter31014-at-yahoo-dot-com>
> >
> > Dear List,
> >
> > I sometimes use Plexiglas for Tesla coil components,
> > but I still haven't figured out how to work the stuff.
> >  When I saw it with an electric jigsaw, the cut tends
> > to fuse back together after the blade has passed.
> > When I finally do get the stuff cut, I have a rough
> > edge that defies my best efforts to smooth & polish
> > it.  What's the secret to cutting Plexiglas sheet?
> > How do I get a professional-looking finish on the
> > edges?  What's the best glue to use with it?  How do I
> > use power tools on it without melting it?
> >
> > If the explanations get really long, or get into
> > subjects not of general interest to TC builders,
> > kindly reply off-list.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Greg
> > http://hot-streamer-dot-com/greg
> >
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