Clamp down the straight edge on the cut line.
Best tool to cut plastic sheet.
It s very easy u don t need any expensive tools.
You can easily cut thin plastic sheets less than 1 16 inch 063 thick with a utility knife.
Once you ve scored the initial line go over it a few times with the blade until a groove forms.
Ideal for precise cutting of plastic light panels.
For best results use another tool like the earlier mentioned table saw to cut your acrylic roughly before getting a more exact finish with the router.
X research source the blade of a jigsaw is about 8 inches 20 cm long so won t lend itself to detailed cutting for example if you want to cut out a small circle of plastic.
Then score the line using a plastic scoring blade using the ruler as a guide so your line is straight.
Rounded handle helps fight hand fatigue.
Be sure to use a compressor to keep the sheet in position to avoid chipping and more time needed to polish the cut.
Plastic light panels for suspension grid systems can be easily cut with the cutting tool for plastic sheets.
The plastic sheet cutting knife is designed for use on lexan polycarbonate sheets and other plastic materials.
A jigsaw will work best if you re cutting heavy duty plastic including pvc pipe.
Made of lightweight acrylic with a sharp cutting blade.
It features a double bevel scoring edge for clean consistent cuts and a rounded handle that helps fight hand fatigue for comfort and control.
All you need is a thin acrylic sheet a straight edge that is longer than your cut clamps and a scoring knife.
It is lightweight and has an ergonomically designed handle that provides a firm comfortable grip.
This video segment will show you how to cut plastic sheet.
It will also show you the cutting option you have should you choose to have tap plastics cut it f.
Cutting thin sheets of plastic if you want a straight cut in a thin acrylic or polycarbonate plastic sheet up to inch thick reach for a simple utility knife then follow these steps.
Harder clear plastics such as polycarbonate may require multiple passes with a knife but the result will be a clean cut finished edge with no chips or cracks.
