cutting acyrlic

[dakota9]

Does anyone have a tablesaw with acrylic cutting blade? I'm purchasing my own black acrylic today, but would like a straight professional cut....


Anyone?

 

[jt955]

straight, now your just being picky.

 

[dannybradley]

What are you using the acylic for? I ask because if it's for a tank, black does not glue nearly as well as clear acylic, so be extra careful with those joints.

 

[dakota9]

Actually, it's just for a corner overflow that goes no where....... I'm planning on hiding the circulation pump and skimmer behind it, with the added bonus of surface skimming.

 

[dakota9]

Oh, and I should have a nice size piece of acrylic left if anyone is interested in a good deal.

 

[tgray3]

I've had the best results cutting acryllic with a table mounted router using a 1/4" carbide straigt flute bit.

 

[acroholic]

I have a table saw with a 10" 300 count tooth for cutting acrylic. Works great. Be glad to help.
Dave

 

[dakota9]

Thanks for the offer Charlie, but I kmow you keep a hectic schedule and wouldn't want to impose.

Save, maybe this weekend would work sometime, eh?

 

[grouper therapy]

Acroholic;366038 wrote: I have a table saw with a 10" 300 count tooth for cutting acrylic. Works great. Be glad to help.
Dave

Dave Where did you get that 300 count blade I have never seen one
???

 

[acroholic]

grouper therapy;366167 wrote: Dave Where did you get that 300 count blade I have never seen one
???

I got mine at Lowes in the Tool World section. I think it is a 300 count. It is made for cutting plastics. Reasonable price as well...only $16.

 

[grouper therapy]

thanks I am going there to get one

 

[acroholic]

I used this blade on my DIY sump acrylic pieces and got nice clean cuts without chipping.

 

[dakota9]

Got my acrylic today, picked it up at McMaster Carr, like one street down from where I work. Not terribly priced either. $27.93 for a 24"x24" piece. Thick stuff too, and oh so shiney

Should have this puppy ready for water by middle of next week

Thanks to all who've offered help. Dave I hope to see you Sunday afternoon

 

[rbredding]

When I picked up my acrylic sheet at Calsak, the site manager told me that it's best to use a sharp, 60tooth blade.. more teeth can cause overheating on long cuts which could deform the plastic at the cut edges..

he then recommended a razor blade scraper to remove the tooth marks.. (I've been using a utility knife and a couple slow passes and the edge is perfectly smooth) I replace the blades often to ensure a sharp edge.. (and because I bought a hundred blades with the knife 10 years ago)

 

[lukestimp]

Dakota - What thickness did you get for that price?

 

[dakota9]

The thickness is .2217 (or some BS like that). Basically, just under 1/4 inch. If anyone needs a piece, I'd be willing to sell some of whats left to help recoop my investment. I'll only be using a piece 24" long by maybe 8" wide, maybe less.

 

[dakota9]

Dave (Acroholic) went way out of his way for me. Instead of just cuttung the acrylic, he also glued together the entire overflow box I wanted, and it looks very professionally done! I wanted to give Dave a public THANK YOU for all the hard work he put in for me!

Thanks again man! You're what this club is all about!

 

[swfk44]

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