In Reply to: Related question, cutting plexiglass yourself??? posted by CandiMI on April 28, 1999 at 11:09:56:

: but my question is HOW do i cut the plexiglass w/o shattering it?

: thanks bunches!

: Candi

It's not really a big deal to cut plexiglass. It won't shatter, but it can chip at the cut edges. I would recommend taping both sides with masking tape along the entire line you want to cut, and use a blade with the smallest teeth you can find. You should be able to get a fairly smooth cut. You can finish the edges with progressively finer sandpaper, finishing with a very fine wet-dry. If you want an ultra-smooth edge, you can buff it out with a polishing wheel and polishing compound. I would also use masking tape if you are going to drill holes. This will help prevent scratches on the surface due to a wandering drill bit.

Good luck!

Kevin

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