How to cut Plexiglass

[white trash wagon]

How do you cut Plexiglass without it chipping? I've heard of score it & snap it - but this 1/4" stuff.

Some say use a fine blade in a jigsaw. I have a die grinder, but I think that will melt it.....

[Big A]

Jigsaw with masking tape centered on the cut line.

[mustang_revival]

^ yup thats how we did it in shop class

[Mark04]

Not a fine tooth blade - it will create too much heat and it will melt back together behind the blade.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I used one of those rotozip deals with good results, but you need something to brace it on or it will walk all over the place.

[MustangPoser]

I know someone who uses a router, and a table saw with a plastic cutting blade.

You should coat the blade in beeswax to help with heat build up..

[diablo rojo]

Table saw works great.

You can buy scoring blades at any hardware/hobby store. Use a straight edge and secure it and the plex in place. Pull the blade toward yourself with moderate pressure. Do this 4-5 times and then put the cut line along the edge of a table and press down on the overhang to snap it.

Depending on size, a frame shop should be willing to cut it with their wall cutter. I believe Lowes and Home Depot also have wall cutters.

[CWO]

You can buy scoring blades at any hardware/hobby store. Use a straight edge and secure it and the plex in place. Pull the blade toward yourself with moderate pressure. Do this 4-5 times and then put the cut line along the edge of a table and press down on the overhang to snap it.

That's how I've done it. I learned that way from working with glass.

[Ratt]

That's how I've done it. I learned that way from working with glass.

Yep. When I was a little kid I used to make stained glass art pieces and this is how I always did it.

[8mpg]

Fine tooth table saw blade and finish it up on a router/jointer for a smooth edge.

[CJ]

just go slow, plexiglass will heat up the blade super fucking hot and it gum up. I suggest you use some coolant. That's how I cut aquariums for years.

[V3GA]

I worked at Lowe's cutting glass and plexi. All I would use was a sharp blade, score it 5-6 times, place on the edge of a table and snap.

[inline 6]

Table saw with a high tooth count. If you want a nice edge use a router or a jointer on it after the cut. If you need help shoot me a PM I have worked with the material for years in thickness up to 2" and have all the tools. Tim knows whats up as well.

[jw33]

Free hand jig saw with whatever blade is in the saw.

[Tannerm]