What is the easiest tips to cutting 1/2" acrylic?

[wab123]

When i cut or machine plastics or acrylics i spray the saw or bit with silicone usually food grade bought at grainger or mcmasterr carr. I think it lubricares better then water.

 

[Dan F]

A carbide-tipped blade with a lot of teeth will make a pretty clean cut. To avoid chipping adjust the blade height/depth so it is only a little bit higher/deeper than the thickness of the acrylic you're cutting, and cut slowly and steadily.

 

[nes999]

they do make an acrylic blade for saws. When i cut mine for the 90gallon i just used a table saw. granted it was thin acrylic.

 

[Broski]

A rough saw count is bad for acrylic, you will most likely end up with pieces flying everywhere. Get a plywood blade (high tooth count) for a table saw.

 

[Mastiffman]

Just be careful using water near an electrical hand tool!!

Had to add that one for SUUUUUURE!!!!!

I can see it now.

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