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| dema:
I've read up a lot on the advantages and disadvantages of both, and I know there's a trade-off. I just wasn't sure if one was more preferable than the other when you're working with such a thin piece (1/16"). I'm guessing a router will work just fine with both, since my prior experiences trimming thicker plexi edges with my router worked out well. |
| nostrebor:
Plexiglass (Acrylic) Cracks easily but hold up to scratching better. Should not be a problem if using a router and sandwich templates to form. The thinner it is, the easier it is to crack. Scratch "resistant" coatings are available. If you are worried about the finished product being worked or getting bent in the future, use Polycarbonate. Lexan (Polycarbonate) Almost impossible to crack, shape with common woodworking tools. Much easier to scratch, but you can get coatings that are "scratch resistant". Much more expensive than Acrylic, but much more forgiving for the heavy handed fabricator. |
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