Does anyone know the best way to cut plexiglass its about 1/4 in. thick do i have to take it to a shop to get it cut?? or is it something at home I can use??

 

Saw, or take it to homedepot.

 

I used to cut the stuff when I was in the picture framing business. Get a plexi knife. You score the cut several times and then snap it. Don't peel the mask until after you make the cut.

 

home depot sells a special knife that scores it to cut it

 

ok thanks this special knife is it easy to use or will i be needing some new stitches lol

 

yea, it's easy. the knife is curved and just drag it accross the plexiglass. just be carfull

 

i make license plate covers out of 1/4 all the time, cut it with whatever you want, sand edges, - then buff out on a benchgrinder with buffing wheel and plastic compound, edges come out crystal clear

 

I was also in the picture framing business. Just buy the cutting device at home depot and score it about 4 times applying a fair amount of pressure. Then, with the cut up, bend the plexi in half and it ought to break on the line you cut. You can also cut it with a really fine toothed jigsaw. Make sure it's secure, if it startes shaking all over the place you may crack it. Good luck

 

I use a roto-zip tool mounted in a portable b&d vise table. I move the plexi over the cutting bit. Very fast, easy to control, does all kinds of shapes easily.

 

They make special saw blades for cutting plexiglass.

 

Rotozip works wonders:

 

Hey i tried the jig saw deal once it cut it right but it was getting so hott the plex was melting back together after i cut it i havent got this special blade yet but the rotozip deal looks sweet i may try that for real thanks CL brothers...