Cutting thick sheets of plastic to make straight cuts on thicker sheets of acrylic and polycarbonate plastic greater than inch thick you ll need to use a table saw or circular saw.
Cutting plastic sheets table saw.
Once the sheet has been scored clamp the acrylic on a table edge so that the table edge aligns with the scored line of the sheet.
Learn the tricks i discov.
Start the saw and carefully feed the sheet.
Incorporating glass into a woodworking project can add an interesting design element but it can be an expensive proposition to have glass cut to a custom size by a professional to match the specifications of your project.
This can take many passes to complete so be patient and precise.
Set the saw fence to the desired sheet width.
Skip navigation sign in.
Demo of cutting hdpe 1 2 on a table saw.
Lay the sheet on the saw table with the masking film side down and the edge tight against the fence.
Learn how to cut acrylic sheets with a table saw safely and effectively.
Apply pressure to the tool and let your guide direct the cut until it is 1 8th of an inch into the sheet.