Re: Working with Plexiglas

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Original poster: "Mike Kiser by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <cli-at-bluemarble-dot-net>

Greg,

I can relate to your problems with Plexiglas, having worked with lots of
it. It is very tricky to work
with until you get familiar with it. As far as cutting it with a
reciprocating type of saw, you need to
lower the heat by slowing the saw way down  and possibly keeping the cut
wet with water. Acrylic does
absorb a little water, so be sure to let it dry before using it for HV
work. I have succesfully routed
acrylic with a router plugged into a Variac to lower the speed. This can be
done dry, but the bit needs
to be in good shape to get a nice looking finish.
  Hope this helps,

  Mike Kiser

Tesla list wrote:

> 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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