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Title: Trim lexan or plexi edges with router?
Post by: enemyace on January 20, 2003, 04:12:14 pm

I scored a big sheet (like 2'x5') of 1/4" thick lexan or plexi while cleaning out a closet at work the other day. First off, I don't know if it's lexan or plexi (I'm assuming lexan is better, right?). Is there any way to tell which it is?

Secondly, can you trim the edge of either lexan or plexi with a flush cut router bit like you can with formica? If not, what's the best way to make the edge of the lexan flush with your cp material?

Thx,
EA

Title: Re:Trim lexan or plexi edges with router?
Post by: OSCAR on January 20, 2003, 04:53:45 pm

Using a router with a flush bit is probably the best way to cut plexi/lexan, IMO.  It leaves a perfectly clean & straight edge.  When cutting material 1/4" thick I would use a 1/2" bit, though.

Here's few pics from the bartop cabinet I made about 18 months ago:

http://www.skum.org/bartop/construction.htm

Title: Re:Trim lexan or plexi edges with router?
Post by: enemyace on January 20, 2003, 05:03:38 pm

Quote from: OSCAR on January 20, 2003, 04:53:45 pm

Using a router with a flush bit is probably the best way to cut plexi/lexan, IMO.  It leaves a perfectly clean & straight edge.  When cutting material 1/4" thick I would use a 1/2" bit, though.

Here's few pics from the bartop cabinet I made about 18 months ago:

http://www.skum.org/bartop/construction.htm

Ahh... That's wonderful news! Do you mean 1/2" long, or 1/2" shank?

Title: Re:Trim lexan or plexi edges with router?
Post by: OSCAR on January 20, 2003, 05:13:57 pm

I meant a 1/2" cutter diameter, which is typically available in either a 1/4" or 1/2" shank.

I have a 1/2" bit x 1" long with a 1/2" shank, and it is invaluable.  Probably my best investment in terms of the bits I have.