RE: Working with Plexiglas

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Original poster: "Pete Komen by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <pkomen-at-zianet-dot-com>

Hi Greg,

I used Plexiglas for my primary supports and base.  The table saw I used for
some cuts needed high speed to avoid excess chipping.  My saber saw, on the
other hand, needs a slower speed to avoid melting the Plexiglas and fairly
wide spaced teeth.

For gluing, I use some stuff I got at the place that sells Plexiglas: IPS
Corporation, WELD-ON #16, Clear, Thickened Cement for Acrylic Sheet.  It
works fine for Plexiglas or Lexan.  I have been advised that acetone works
but I have never tried it, so I can't recommend it (you could experiment
with it).

Regards,

Pete Komen

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 9:21 PM
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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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