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Jack · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject: cutting plexiglass

im making a viv for my new crestie but nim having troulble cutting the plexiglass for the front
so if anyone could help me it would be great

thanks
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DrAdam · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:09 pm Post subject:

Jigsaw perhaps ?? Make sure your have the sheet clamped down well to stop it vibrating... Or a hack saw ? Not a Junior one though, you'll be there years...

Then file the edge to clean it up ??
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Lynne · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:16 pm Post subject:

maybe get dad to do it jack!! Shocked

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Jack · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:19 pm Post subject:

well yeah thats wat im doin but i need some help tellin him wat to use to cut it
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Jack · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:20 pm Post subject:

Rad · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject:

sharp stanley blade cut it down the same line a few times, it works a treat Laughing

Jack · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:18 pm Post subject:

i tryed that and it and the plexiglass snaped so i had to throw it out
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Rad · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:25 pm Post subject:

fine tooth saw like a 880 jack cut will do it

MJ · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:25 pm Post subject:

Yo can by perspex cutters Jack which it the right way of doing it or a routr or a jigsaw with a blade specially for plexiglass/perspex/acrylic Wink

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Jack · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:34 pm Post subject:

ive given up on plexiglass and im just gonna get some real glass cut by a glasier
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