CUTTING an Acrylic Tank in HALF!
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I think it's a bad idea. When I tried to cut my acrylic tank in half, I cracked an entire panel from top to bottom. Now I use the tank for scrap acrylic. Also, I think you'll likely damage the seams due to the vibration. It's nothing like cutting or routing a single sheet of acrylic.
Practice on some scrap pieces first, Make some corners if you have too. Tape both sides with green or Blue painters Tape and never try to Force the blade keep just enough forward pressure to keep it in contact with the acrylic. Use the Router to smooth the Edge the blade gives you and then you can Scrape it smooth and Flame polish it.
I have never used a Plastic Blade on acrylic, on the Job we just use a plywood blade put on Backwards.
I have never used a Plastic Blade on acrylic, on the Job we just use a plywood blade put on Backwards.
I used the plastic blade to cut 1/4" acrylic a couple of years ago when I built a sump for my 220 Reef tank, worked great.
I cut 2" thick acrylic with a circular saw before used a small tooth blade cut real easy.
unfortunately Im not going to cut it.. yet
I started new post in ''filtration and setup section''
Any plumbing / filtration help is appreciated!
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...0578-HELP-deciding-on-FW-Filtration&highlight
Thanks again!
* But FYI I found a local custom acrylic shop who would cut / clean for $70usd
I started new post in ''filtration and setup section''
Any plumbing / filtration help is appreciated!
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...0578-HELP-deciding-on-FW-Filtration&highlight
Thanks again!
* But FYI I found a local custom acrylic shop who would cut / clean for $70usd
