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bonita69
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Hey what department will I find the eggcrate in Home Depot/Lowes. and what is best way to cut plexiglass so I don't melt it?
perfectdark
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Originally Posted by bonita69
Hey what department will I find the eggcrate in Home Depot/Lowes. and what is best way to cut plexiglass so I don't melt it?
I believe the commercial lighting section... and I use a razor blade unless its an unusual cut or large. Then I have the place I am buying from cut it for me.
You could use a band saw or a jigsaw too. Make sure the plexiglass doesnt vibrate and fine teeth will minimize shattering and or cracking.
Hey what department will I find the eggcrate in Home Depot/Lowes. and what is best way to cut plexiglass so I don't melt it?
I believe the commercial lighting section... and I use a razor blade unless its an unusual cut or large. Then I have the place I am buying from cut it for me.
You could use a band saw or a jigsaw too. Make sure the plexiglass doesnt vibrate and fine teeth will minimize shattering and or cracking.
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bonita69
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Originally Posted by PerfectDark
I believe the commercial lighting section... and I use a razor blade unless its an unusual cut or large. Then I have the place I am buying from cut it for me.
you use a razor blade to cut the baffle plexiglass?
I believe the commercial lighting section... and I use a razor blade unless its an unusual cut or large. Then I have the place I am buying from cut it for me.
you use a razor blade to cut the baffle plexiglass?
perfectdark
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Originally Posted by bonita69
you use a razor blade to cut the baffle plexiglass?
Well im not sure what baffle plexiglass is. But regular plexi, yes you have to score it several times, then you can snap it off where it has been scored. Its not hard but it is time consuming.
you use a razor blade to cut the baffle plexiglass?
Well im not sure what baffle plexiglass is. But regular plexi, yes you have to score it several times, then you can snap it off where it has been scored. Its not hard but it is time consuming.
reeferman1
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Use a pair of wirecutters. They work great!
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bonita69
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thanks... I meant the plexiglass that you make the baffle with
(typo) yea I will be using reg.Plexiglass too
(typo) yea I will be using reg.Plexiglass too
reeferman1
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Yes, wirecutters for the egg crate not the plexi-glass. An Axacto blade works great on the plexi. As PerfectDark stated, score it a few times then snap it.
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calvertbill
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In on line postings and a few LFSs I see egg crate which is basically thin & white. I went to Lowes and wound up with something clear lens like & was $25 a sheet. Is this right?
scopus tang
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Don't think so, cant say for sure, but sounds like the wrong stuff. Egg crate is almost always white and usually about half that much.
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bonita69
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thanks again
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dennis210
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I use a jig saw for both eggcrate and plexiglass. With plexi I then sand the edge.
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bonita69
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Originally Posted by DragonZim
http:///forum/post/2449970
Make sure you ask for fluorescent lighting diffuser when you go to HD or Lowes. They'll look at you funny if you ask for egg crate. Should be around $10 for a 2x4 sheet of it.
I love it when that happens!!! Makes me feel SMARTER than them
anyway got it and they cut the plexi TOO!
http:///forum/post/2449970
Make sure you ask for fluorescent lighting diffuser when you go to HD or Lowes. They'll look at you funny if you ask for egg crate. Should be around $10 for a 2x4 sheet of it.
I love it when that happens!!! Makes me feel SMARTER than them
anyway got it and they cut the plexi TOO!
Originally Posted by bonita69
http:///forum/post/2451341
I love it when that happens!!! Makes me feel SMARTER than them
anyway got it and they cut the plexi TOO!
Wow, I never got plexi cut for me at the store. Must be cause you're cute
http:///forum/post/2451341
I love it when that happens!!! Makes me feel SMARTER than them
anyway got it and they cut the plexi TOO!
Wow, I never got plexi cut for me at the store. Must be cause you're cute