How to Cut Plexiglass?

[SoleSky]

Hey guys, I've been working on my crossfire enclosure for awhile now and have been having endless problems with it. Now I am approaching the finish line and have ran into one more. How do I cut the plexiglass? I got some for a cheap price from someone on craigslist but its proving to be more of a hassle than just paying full price at lowes and getting it cut there. It keeps chipping and cracking and its just so stressful. Any ideas?

 

[Twobeardieguy]

Hi sole, I just bought a cordless handheld black n Decker cutter from home depot for 20 bucks and works like a charm! It also cuts many other things as well. Good luck...

 

[Mediabandit]

Take a piece of masking tape, run it the lenght of your cut, then mark your cut line onto of the tape. You can then use a grinder with a fine cutting wheel or a jig saw with a fine tooth blade and you will have no problems. You can also use a router with a cutting blade in it.

 

[SoleSky]

Thanks so much for the tips! I actually just went to Lowes and caved in and begged for them to cut it for me and they did. But I do have some other pieces I still need to cut so I will try your suggestions and see how they work.

 

[joea]

With a plexiglass jig saw blade.

 

[ju5t1n]

I used a Acrylic Cutting Tool. It was pretty cheap my acrylic was .08 inches thick. I put a piece of wood on it and clamped it the table with wood clamps.

They look like this

Check out this guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCeHx-vvJ7k

 

[ellic726]

I have found this webpage to be quite helpful:

http://www.bcae1.com/plexi.htm