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| SNAAAKE:
Okay tired of cutting using the plexi cutter..works and all but there is GOT to be a better way :(. Would any kind of special jigsaw blade I could use to cut plexi glass or lexan ??? ? Oscar,any input? Or anyone else...I will go the home depot tomorrow to look for blades so what should I look for? I know I cant use the same blade I use to cut wood(its too rough). That plexi glass cutter never bothered me except I think I am doin too much work for nothing..bah ! :P |
| Amra:
You can use a plastic/metal jigsaw blade to cut lexan, typically the more teeth the better. However, Plexi is a horse of a different color. Plexi is best just scored and snapped. That or cut by melting. Lexan is a bit softer, thus a bit more pliable. This makes it /seem/ more resiliant, and easier to use, but because of this, it is very easy to scratch. Plexi on the other hand, is harder, so it breaks a lot easier, but is also more difficult to scratch. Its a tradeoff... its always a tradeoff. |
| Sprucemoose:
I actually used a circular saw without any problems. No special blade or anything. |
| bionicbadger:
I used my table saw as well to cut Lexan. Worked much better than the jigsaw. Don't need a special blade but should have one with a relatively high tooth count. You can use a router with a straight cutting bit as well. Plexiglass is different though, the guys at the glass shop just score it and snap it. (I watched em cut my smoked plexi) |
| Les:
Router is the best way to go. If you can snag a laminate bit all the better. |
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