Hey guys,Originally Posted by jdbnsn
More tips and what-not. The edge sraping in your log was great, thats what I forgot to mention. Really, any type of metal with a nice edge will work, but pros use a small rectangular prism of cobalt, since it holds it's edge very nicely. You'll want to edge scrape after cutting.
For jigsaw and bandsaw cutting, you will want to use a metal blade, one with very high teeth. These tools aren't really ideal for plexi, but with a metal blade they do pretty good.
Always remember to never flame polish an edge that is to be glued, it screws everything up.
And finally, you will want to cut all acrylic that you can on a table saw. This is what the pros use. You will want a blade with the following specs:
- "Triple Chip" format, this helps IMMENSELY
- Carbide tips
- Atleast 80 tooth
- 0 degree rake/offset
Blades like this tend to be pricey, but trust me, are very well worth it. They do not melth the plexi and make nice, almost finished cuts. After they are cut you will just want to scrape them, glue what you need to, and then polish.