Cutting Clear Acrylic Sheet

How to cut acrylic by hand clamp down the straight edge on the cut line.

Cutting clear acrylic sheet.

For plastic you need a blade with a high tooth count. Normally the most plexiglass sheets cut to size have a protective coating for protecting the surface. To make it easier to. How to cut acrylic sheets method 1 of 3.

Use a blade meant for acrylic. Clamp the sheet if needed. Set the acrylic on a flat surface. Make 5 10 scratches with the scoring knife along the straight edge until you ve cut about halfway.

Safety precautions when cutting acrylic sheet always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from shattered acrylic pieces. When cutting the acrylic sheet you should try to avoid touching this coating as much as possible to retain the original outlook of the surface. Cutting a straight line by scoring the acrylic. Score the cut line.

Use scoring knife to cut a narrow groove in the acrylic sheeting scoring preferably works on sheets less than 6 35mm in thickness. To achieve smooth edges you may use fine sandpaper or a wet and dry paper. Plexiglass can scratch easily which is why it s sold with a protective. Snap the acrylic at the cut.

Additionally it s important to work with acrylic in a well ventilated area because cutting acrylic sheet can release vapors that will irritate your respiratory system.