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Location: Ogden, UTAH 10 minutes from pineview reservoir | Just curious what the best way to cut 1/8" polycarbonate? Could I mask off the area I need to cut on both sides then use a dremel with the cutting wheel to effectively cut the polycarb?
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Location: NorthCentral WI | They make a "Plexiglass" blade for jigsaws. That is what I've used. Surprisingly aggressive teeth but worked great. Just be sure to support the piece well, especially near the edges - the riciprocating action of the jigsaw CAN grab and crack the piece depending on the type of material you're using. |
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| I would use a straight edge and several blades then snap them apart. I used a table small and you have to be careful on the ends. If the end is not held down the blade will make the polycarbonate jump up and down and chip. |
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Location: minnesota | depending on how long of a cut you're making (and if it's straight or curved) either scoring the edge and snapping it or use a jigsaw. I build a lot of race car windows out of polycarb so mainly use a jigsaw for making contoured cuts but snapping it can be a little cleaner |
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Location: Oconto Falls, WI | Back when I use to have to cut this and Nylatron GS (more brittle than Poly) at work the best was to use a steel blade, crank the speed way up, and feed it pretty fast. The fast feed is needed as to not melt the plastic. |
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Location: Ogden, UTAH 10 minutes from pineview reservoir | thanks for all the responses |
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Best way to cut 1/8" polycarbonate?