How can I cut acrylic?

[OhNo123]

Is acrylic easily snapped?

 

[JohnInFlorida]

Try these ...

http://www.tapplastics.com/uploads/pdf/a_working_acrylite.pdf

http://www.ippnet.com/EN/main/solutions/1423.html

Keep Smilin'
John

 

[mellowvision]

Try using a table saw, but cut in reverse...trust me

NEVER USE A TABLE SAW IN REVERSE.

this is one of the number one rules in the shop. material goes in one way. the only reason you would want to put material through a table saw backwards, would be if you were trying to blow a hole through a steel door.

 

[ct-death]

NEVER USE A TABLE SAW IN REVERSE.

this is one of the number one rules in the shop. material goes in one way. the only reason you would want to put material through a table saw backwards, would be if you were trying to blow a hole through a steel door.

OKay, not "backwards" through the saw, you reverse the blade itself and feed the material in as normal. Sorry I wasn't more clear, I just assumed ...

 

[OhNo123]

Would that work good?

 

[legendaryfrog]

I build my own tanks and the prefered method of cutting is to use a carbide blade with 40+ teeth and 0 set. This has provided great cuts.