RE: Working with Plexiglas

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Original poster: "Lau, Gary by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Gary.Lau-at-compaq-dot-com>

I have the same poor results with a jigsaw, on both lexan and
plexiglass.  A table saw works much better, and if I really want a good
edge or if there are curves or small dimensions involved, I bring it to
work and use a band saw.  Since nothing I build ever stays the same for
long, I usually tap and screw pieces together, rather than gluing,
although you may need lexan to be successful here.

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA


Original poster: "Gregory Hunter by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <ghunter31014-at-yahoo-dot-com>

Dear List,

I sometimes use Plexiglas for Tesla coil components,
but I still haven't figured out how to work the stuff.
 When I saw it with an electric jigsaw, the cut tends
to fuse back together after the blade has passed. 
When I finally do get the stuff cut, I have a rough
edge that defies my best efforts to smooth & polish
it.  What's the secret to cutting Plexiglas sheet? 
How do I get a professional-looking finish on the
edges?  What's the best glue to use with it?  How do I
use power tools on it without melting it?

If the explanations get really long, or get into
subjects not of general interest to TC builders,
kindly reply off-list.

Regards,

Greg
http://hot-streamer-dot-com/greg