How to cut acrylic sheets method 1 of 3.
Cutting an acrylic sheet.
Set the acrylic on a flat surface.
Use a blade meant for acrylic.
Use scoring knife to cut a narrow groove in the acrylic sheeting.
Cutting a straight line by scoring the acrylic.
Clamp the sheet if needed.
To make it easier to.
Bend the overhang side of the sheet with quick and even motion.
Here a few tool options for cutting acrylic.
Score the cut line.
Routers can be used to cut acrylic for both curved and straight cuts.
Snap the acrylic at the cut.
Scoring preferably works on sheets less than 6 35mm in thickness.
This is the most common method and since saw blades are easy to find it s a great option for everyone.
Place the sheet over hard edge with groove side up.
Mark the area of sheet you want to cut.
Plexiglass can scratch easily which is why it s sold with a protective.
Make 5 10 scratches with the scoring knife along the straight edge until you ve cut about halfway.