Cutting An Acrylic Sheet
Cutting a straight line by scoring the acrylic.
Cutting an acrylic sheet. This is the most common method and since saw blades are easy to find it s a great option for everyone. To make it easier to. How to cut acrylic sheets method 1 of 3. Routers can be used to cut acrylic for both curved and straight cuts.
Score the cut line. Here a few tool options for cutting acrylic. For plastic you need a blade with a high tooth count. Plexiglass can scratch easily which is why it s sold with a protective.
Mark the area of sheet you want to cut. For best results use another tool like. Place the sheet over hard edge with groove side up. Make 5 10 scratches with the scoring knife along the straight edge until you ve cut about halfway.
Scoring preferably works on sheets less than 6 35mm in thickness. Snap the acrylic at the cut. Clamp the sheet if needed. How to cut acrylic by hand clamp down the straight edge on the cut line.
Set the acrylic on a flat surface.