Cutting a straight line by scoring the acrylic.
Acrylic sheet cut offs.
For a dremel you should clamp the material down and slowly make the cut.
Sizes are how we pick from our cut off bins.
Use a blade meant for acrylic.
Routers can be used to cut acrylic for both curved and straight cuts.
The edge of the blade should hit the line exactly.
Then place the sheet on a table with the marked side facing up.
Most saws can be used t.
Bend the acrylic over the edge to cut the acrylic sheet.
We offer 1 8 3 16 1 4 3 8 and 1 2 which can be purchased by the pound.
For best results use another tool like the earlier mentioned table saw to cut your acrylic roughly before getting a more exact finish with the router.
To make it easier to.
For plastic you need a blade with a high tooth count.
All pieces will be shipped with protective masking to keep from scratching in shipping and while in your shop.
Lay your acrylic sheet on a flat work surface and mark the line to be cut.
Set the acrylic on a flat surface.
Check to see where the blade of your scoring tool will land when you run it against the side of the straight edge.
Be sure to use a compressor to keep the sheet in position to avoid chipping and more time needed to polish the cut.
How to cut acrylic sheets method 1 of 3.
To cut the material with a scoring knife you should make a small cut in the marked area.