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paddyob 01-28-2013 02:09 AM

Cutting acrylic....?
 
I was advised a table saw will cut acrylic nicely, but I don't have one.

Anyone tried a sliding mitre saw or tile wet saw? Both have circular blades....

The Grizz 01-28-2013 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paddyob (Post 787075)
I was advised a table saw will cut acrylic nicely, but I don't have one.

Anyone tried a sliding mitre saw or tile wet saw? Both have circular blades....

Sliding mitre saw works just fine, use a blade that you would use for laminate flooring.

hillbillyreefer 01-28-2013 02:31 AM

Bandsaw, circular skill saw, jigsaw, all work well. I haven't tried a reciprocating sawsall but expect with the correct blade it would work too.

Mike-fish 01-28-2013 02:48 AM

Don't bother with the tile saw as the acrylic would destroy the blade enless you can get a standard saw blade for it. You have a pm heading your way

tim the toolman 01-28-2013 04:20 AM

I've got a table saw and sliding mitre saw setup in my garage if ya ever wanna do a couple cuts feel free to gimme a MSG. I'm just down the road.

1eyedjyde 01-28-2013 04:38 AM

I used a skill saw and a clamp on guide, like a fence on table saw. I was also only making baffles for my sump so finish wasn't criticle however it seemed to cut true with no noticable high or low spots.

Bryan 01-28-2013 06:41 AM

Or use a router and a clamp on guide

scubadawg 01-28-2013 09:40 AM

I have a table saw and router setup in my garage, if you need access to it. PM me

paddyob 02-03-2013 10:26 PM

Sorry for not replying earlier... this thread got lost in my list.

Thanks for all the input. Now that I have the info I find my plan for a sock holder may not work due to the water level/baffle height in the chamber.


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