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On Mon, 3 May 2010 13:19:28 -0700 (PDT), Ron wrote:

On Apr 30, 6:32*pm, Joe wrote:

The guy who
originally proposed that 'score and break' technique is some sort of
masochist. Plastic shops I have seen just don't do that.


Gee, that's funny...I was in the glass business for over 22 yrs and
that was the only way we cut plexiglass unless it was a pattern cut.
Used a circular saw for 1/4" or thicker Lexan.


What sort of blade? Every time I've tried it (not many because it doesn't
work ;-) I either melt the edge (and gum up the blade) or it shatters (and
tries to kill me).