<VV> Cutting Plexiglas-no corvair

[Robert Jennings]

They make plastic scoring tools for cutting plexiglass - you just draw the
tool down a line making a scratch in the plastic then you snap off just like
cutting glass

Robert Jennings
317 Division St
Morenci, MI 49256
517-458-1586
rjennings at cass.net

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Dave Leonard
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 10:55 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org; hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
Subject: Re: <VV> Cutting Plexiglas-no corvair

Try a circular saw with a fine-tooth or plywood blade installed backward -
yes, backwards, so the teeth face the "wrong" way.  Then also, as was
mentioned, you can use masking tape on the cut line, then draw your cut on
the masking tape.  With the blade backwards, it will cut, but not very
aggressively, and will give you a smooth cut without chipping.

Sounds strange, but it's what I use all the time to cut vinyl siding and
other plastic material on my miter saw.

Dave

> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 18:22:48 -0400
> From: "Harry Yarnell" <hyarnell1 at earthlink.net>
> Subject: <VV> Cutting Plexiglas-no corvair
>
> I've got a sheet of 1/16" thick Plexiglas that I have to  make long (30")
cuts.
>
> How do you cut this stuff without it cracking and splintering?
>
> Harry Yarnell
> Perryman Garage and Orphanage
> hyarnell1 at earthlink.net 


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