CUTTING PLEXIGLASS

porkypuffer

porkypuffer

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ANYONE HAVE A GOOD WAY TO CUT PLEXIGLASS? YEARS AGO I TRIED TO CUT SOME WITH A JIGSAW AND THE PLEXIGLASS WOULD WELD ITSELF BACK TOGETHER BEHIND THE BLADE. I'M MAKING A SUMP FOR MY 55 GAL TANK BECAUSE I'M TIRED OF LOOKING AT THE SKIMMER, HEATER, PUMP FOR MY HOMEMADE DENITRIFIER AND THE INLET TUBE FOR MY CANISTER FILTER. TRIED TO FIND A PLASTIC CONTAINER BUT CAN'T FIND ONE THE RIGHT SIZE.
 
healerhand

healerhand

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i have read that it need a special blade to cut acrylic glass. The above methold only work if the acrylic is 1/4" or less. Thicker acrylic glass, you will need a table saw for smooth and accurate cut.....good luck
 
healerhand

healerhand

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Correct Sonny,
i am having a local acrylic company to cut me a small custom tank...... $75 total...
it includes
1. acryclic 1/4"
2. Cuts
3. Glue
Its cheaper if your local acrylic company do it for you. Home Depot sells acrylic for 24' x 24' for $35-$40 already..... after all the caculations.... its cheaper if you get it from a fab shop... good luck
david
 
porkypuffer

porkypuffer

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I PRICED THE PLEXIGLASS AT LOWES AND IT CAME TO $70.00. I CALL A FAB SHOP AND THEY'LL SUPPLY THE MATERIAL, CUT AND ASSEMBLE FOR $65.00. I BELIEVE I'LL LET THEM DO IT.
I FOUND THE SHOP LISTED UNDER PLASTICS.
THANKS FOR THE HELP.
 
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