Markem wrote:
On Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:30:46 -0500, Bill
wrote:

Swingman wrote:
Doug Miller wrote:
Markem

Biggest problem is it melts when cut with high speed implements is
what I experienced. I can set my bandsaw on slow as she goes and avoid
the melting problem.
I didn't have a problem with that when I cut Lexan on my table saw a year
or so ago. And I've
cut plexiglas (acrylic) on the table saw many times without a melting problem.
Same experience. AAMOF, the company I buy mine from has a Unisaw with a
carbide blade setup in their shop specifically for that purpose. I have
them rough cut the big sheets to make them easier to carry, then cut to
spec on my table saw.

I've also made angled cuts in polycarbonates using the TS-75 with no
problems, and Have also used spiral router bits with good results.

IME, the key component for good results seems to be high quality, carbide
blades; and high quality spiral bits for routing.

I don't doubt Swingman for a second. But after looking at $70 router
bits (w/bearing), one become curious what they might accomplish with a
BS and emery cloth. Even with a good router bit, the result would
depend on making a good template. And this is a "One-of"-project. With
the "naive approach", I would double-face tape two pieces together and
cut and sand to the line. Please assess.
Sounds like a great plan to me Bill.

Mark
Thanks Mark! That's all I needed. Just *one* person to blame if it
doesn't work (J/K!).
In retrospect, lots of times the simple ways are the appropriate ones,
and I think this is one of those times.
I tried to pick up some Lexan at a Borg today, but did not score (that's
a little glass humor...).

Bill