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Default Cutting polystyrene sheets

Rocket Ron wrote:
Hi I need to cut some round holes 2 inches in diameter in some polystyrene
sheets which are 2 inches thick. What is the best way to do this without
getting a snowstorm in my garage?

Thanks Ron


blowlamp and some 2" metal pipe.
heat pipe.
Melt plastic with pipe

Another good one is to slowly drip acetone or cellulose thinners on the
poly. That melts a nice hole through.

a gash soldering iron will also work.

As will about a guitar length of thin guitar string across a 12v battery
in a bow...

A serrated kitchen knife is good too.