"Joseph Gwinn" wrote in message
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| In article JV0%f.386$QP4.328@fed1read12,
| "Steve B" wrote:
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| I know this is a metalworking newsgroup, but I would assume that
plexiglass
| is cut with a metal cutter.
|
| How do professionals cut plexiglass? I am going to need to cut some, as
| well as route some of the edges to make them fit into slots.
|
| Many people use a carbide-tipped tool to score the sheet, which is then
| snapped off by bending the scored line over an edge. Just like cutting
| glass. This leaves a very clean edge.
|

I've used this technique many times for relatively thin plastic of almost
all types, but never for anything thicker than .100" or so. How would it
work (if at all) for .220" Plexiglas?

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