Measure again and mark another cut line over the tape.
How to cut acrylic sheets with jigsaw.
Scoring preferably works on sheets less than 6 35mm in thickness.
Bend the overhang side of the sheet with quick and even motion.
Next hold the yardstick to the marked line and run.
This is due to the fact that they produce a relatively clean cut and.
How to cut acrylic sheets with a jigsaw.
If you get stuck at an angle pull the jigsaw out the way you came and cut from the other edge.
Jigsaws are one of the more favoured tools for cutting acrylic sheets.
Lay the sheet on a flat surface and using a yardstick and a permanent marker or a grease marker measure and draw the line you wish to cut.
Depending on the type of blade you use you will find that running the tool a t medium to low speeds is usually the best bet even though blades will be more important than speed overall.
After the first few centimeters the blade will begin to heat up and will glide more easily along the sheet.
When you near the end of the cut grab the overhanging section of plexiglas before it falls.
Clamp the sheet if needed.
Mark the cut line with a marker or a grease pen.
Turn on the jigsaw and slowly cut the first few centimeters of the plexiglas.
To cut acrylic sheets with a jigsaw you will want a jigsaw with a good range of speed control and a variable speed control will help out a little.
This is done by drilling a hole in the plexiglass then placing the jigsaw blade in the hole.
Cutting thin sheets of plastic if you want a straight cut in a thin acrylic or polycarbonate plastic sheet up to inch thick reach for a simple utility knife then follow these steps.
For the best results you ll want to support both sides of the cut line to reduce vibrations.
Push the jigsaw from the outer edge towards your body along the line you made so you can constantly keep your eye on the blade and the line.
Set up the acrylic glass on 2 beams so that you can cut through it with the jigsaw.
Measure the length of the acrylic you intend to cut using a ruler.
Use scoring knife to cut a narrow groove in the acrylic sheeting.
If you cut too fast the acrylic will melt from the heat the friction creates and your project will be a mess.
At that point you can cut a little faster.
Jigsaws ability to cut straight at angles and in a circular or another shape motion makes them versatile tools for cutting plexiglass along with a lot of your other woodworking needs.
Place the sheet over hard edge with groove side up.
Jigsaw fine tooth blade required marker pen or grease pencil.
