How to Easily Cut Plexiglass and Acrylic Sheets

[@OnesUponaGame]

TIP... have the "good" side under the ruler, so if you do jump out of the groove, you mess up your excess, not the piece you need. :)

[@cmygamelife]

Thank you!!!!

[@lishen9223]

I am amazed by how many methods you showed in the video. Thank you! Definitely worth a thumb up and hope more people would see this.

[@emitindustries8304]

3:57. I used my battery orbital tool with the same ½ round blade to cut a temporary window for a car. It worked great. First cut thin plywood for a template, then followed the edge with the saw blade to cut thin plexiglass. Worked like magic. Thanks!

[@blakelycreative3171]

I really appreciate the demos on different cutting options. I'm in the middle of a project so this tutorial helped a lot. Thanks!

[@rsgrev]

This worked perfectly for me! Thank you. For the first time ever, I did something new... RIGHT the FIRST TIME!!! Sometimes the simple things are the biggest things when you are learning as you go! - rev.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

That is awesome. Glad to be of help

[@oldporkchops]

The oval blade using an oscillating tool was helpful. Thank you for sharing that. I appreciate it.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevenandrewcallicottjr.]

Thank You. I was trying to make sure I was using the first tool properly, I'll go try it again now. Thank You.

[@gracingurtler5236]

Amazing! I had no idea I could cut Plexi at home. Thank you!!!

[@prempremglamourz1]

I really love the video. I’m a lady just after simple shape from acrylic sheet to cast mold objects for my resin and have been looking for ways to cut the acrylic sheet, so far your method is the best I have stumped into. The first and second method are ideal for me as an amateur. Thank you very much for sharing, will have to start doing some cutting. 👍🏽

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anancrypto2213]

@@DIYeasycrafts can i cut polycarbonate 4 mm sheet with the ACYLIC CUTTER ?

[@frontme02]

Thank you KZbin for letting people post their talent of art and craft for educational purposes I have learned so much from people and I hope that they have learned much from me also knowledge is power in the know how and how to from wisdom

[@ChadGardenSinLA]

You're the best! I didn't know what to do with that cutter Home Depot sells right next to the Plexiglass stalls. I got a work out with this thicker piece of acrylic. Thanks for showing the technique to get a clean cut!

[@RangerRon75]

I watched a few other videos from other people with no satisfaction. Your video doing the curves with the Dremel cut off wheel did the trick for me! I didn't have the same wheel you did. but I took the thin brown one that was worn down well over halfway and it worked great! More like a dental tool , but I had smaller and sharper curves to cut on 4 corners.. Then I took a conical grinding stone that was worn down half way and that smoothed it all out. Thank you !!!

[@RealAmerica1776]

For some reason I didn’t even think to use my little rotary tool with a cut off blade. I use a razer blade instead to score it. It worked but my rotary tool works so much better and faster. Thank you so much for putting out this great video showing all the options!

[@McGaming412]

wow that's a solid method, was able to cut my sheet in 5 min. thanks

[@PCLHH]

This is great, for not all of us have a nice workshop. Thanks!

[@apolloniahorne3419]

Just used the first method and it worked! Thank you!!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You're welcome!

[@BeltransUTubeShow]

This is how you make a DIY video. Great video, thanks!

[@johnp162]

Top notch instructions!!! Thank you very much sir.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tunein2life681]

Thank you very much for your video. This is exactly what I was looking for to cut two small pieces of acrylic for a bird cage. Much appreciated!!! ❤️👍

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You are very welcome

[@davesmith9342]

Yeah, this is life-changing. Thanks for showing me exactly the Dremel blade I need!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Happy to help!

[@groundskeeper5292]

Thanks. Helped a lot. Have to cut some plexiglass for a couple of upcoming projects. Great video.

[@Pallised]

thank you for this video, straight to the point

[@terebiomimasu]

Great explanation. Went from simple cutting tools to higher-end power tools. Thanks for the lesson!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it helped!

[@purelica]

Best tutorial for smaller size acrylic cutting. Thank you.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tephomab]

Thanks for this! I was about to buy a bunch of stuff I didn't need lol

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad I could help!

[@johnmarano2394]

Great Presentation. I have both a dremel and an oscillating tool. Did not know I can use this. Good information.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MowgliX]

Thank you! I have cut 3 mm acrylic (Plexiglass, Perspex, Lucite...) using this method with no issues. It is quick and very easy to do.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Wonderful!

[@MowgliX]

@@DIYeasycrafts I cut five pieces very precisely in a matter of minutes thanks to your inspiring video. I have never done this before. It’s great to learn something new and useful.

[@MowgliX]

The only thing you really need to worry about is this: Be careful! Don’t cut yourself. Apart from that, if something goes wrong, just try, try again.

[@mgarza5157]

Thank you so much! This made adding panels to a 3D printer so easy.

[@samc7672]

Thanx for your upload it answered several questions I had on what tools I need or could use to cut thin and thicker plexiglass. I will check out any other uploads and keep you as a reference

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@countrygirl-nu7kl]

very clear, concise, and helpful!! Great job!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TerryFox-cm3wc]

Perfect just what I was looking for my project

[@Travin5656]

I used the jig saw method @ 4:50 since I was cutting 1/2". Thanks

[@queenbrooksie]

Great video, thank you. I like using my scroll saw on pieces that are not to large. You can drill a hole and feed the blade through and cut without having to have a exit cut in the acrylic.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

That's a great idea!

[@christianblack2916]

I use an oscillating tool - (known in the UK as a multitool) all the time to cut large sheets into blanks for my laser cutter . Best, fastest option, no contest - and I've tried everything. I usually only cut 1 or 2mm down into 3 or 5mm plastic and then snap it.

[@michaelanasakta2378]

Excellent video and advice. Thank you so much.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HouseholdDog]

When scoring things it is best to turn the sheet around. That way you get a decent score on both edges.

[@enslavedplants1247]

Great guide. Have an exciting project planned and this has helped so much. Thnakyou.

[@robbsmith1403]

Good Info on multiple methods, Thanks to the creator of the video :-)

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kashmirha]

That was useful. I just realised that I have a multitool or oscillating tool as you say, and that will work the best. But the schnitcer/knife works too.

[@musicantd]

Just what I needed to know, great job!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MsBarbieBaby1]

How thick was the Plexiglas you were using in the video"? Up to what thickness can you cut it by hand with a Plexiglas cutter? Thanks for making the video.

[@ronperrault8182]

Great information. Especially since I have a dremel tool.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thanks for watching!

[@theflamingtoaster1]

Great video. I want to make some candy honor boxes with locks, and this helped alot.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Go for it!

[@frankmoralesiii6908]

Great Video. It helps give me ideas needed for making a set of hand guards for my Harley 2018 Fat Bob FXFBS

[@davydorynbaev]

Very good explanation, thanks!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@djmatteo5378]

Thank you for these good advices!

[@dadtechmech]

nice tutorial now i have an idea on how to use the right tools great

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad I could help

[@shadowsin05]

Thank you for the video, huge help.

[@elaanmoazem286]

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[@jimmyatnip2510]

What works for me is a circular saw. I turn the saw blade around so that it is sawing from the back of the cutting edges. I lay the plastic on a sheet of plywood and set the depth to just deep enough to cut about 1/16" into the plywood. I make sure that I use a straight edge. What seems to work best is a trim blade (fine tooth). Good luck.

[@KarenMargaretSchmidler]

Excellent video thank you. Really appreciate it!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidmythalamouth2583]

used the straight edge method to score 3 mm thick acrylic mirrors and surprisingly it came out pretty clean for the first time just need to score it deep enough

[@plasticlawnchair7197]

thanks for this, I will be using a Dremel grinder since I have that tool and need to do curved edges. *now I will be able to make myself an r6 Blackbeard rifle shield for airsoft*

[@geeder9086]

Excellent video! This is the first to show Dremel & vibration cutters. How well do they work on 1/4" Plexiglas?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Yes they do

[@electrotsmishar]

extremely helpful. thanks for sharing

[@DIYeasycrafts]

My pleasure!

[@JCAM-z9r]

Great presentation and easy to understand. Thank you so much!

[@markholland1778]

Watching all methods, seems the reciprocating cutter might be easier to control when making curved cuts. And since I have one, will try this first. Also needing to cut some light panels and will try on those also.

[@behramcooper3691]

Nice video with clear and understandable instructions. Thank you. Can I use my Ryobi oscillating multitool to cut thick (3mm or 5mm) plexiglass?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Yes you can!

[@ProfSmoke]

Great guide! Going to help alot with my current project that requires Resin Pouring to finish it:)

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sifatrabbi1481]

Thank you! helped a lot

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thanks glad you enjoyed the video

[@markholland1778]

One piece of advise... If using the reciprocating cutter, make sure to cut all the way through first pass.... makes cleaning the edges much much better.

[@alwentzel4776]

Tools and attachments new to me. Thanks

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You're welcome!

[@mnavarrotube]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jerrylvega8446]

Great video, learned a lot.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GavinQuick-b4x]

Cool video

[@JoeFpoc]

I bought blades made for plastic but they just looked like normal metal blades, pretty much just melted the plastic but still cut clean just had to clean all the melted plastic chunks off when i was done. Had to to make a new window for a truck cab and worked great thanks. Last time i tried cutting plexiglass with a razor and just did a horrible job

[@hollywood6867]

Excellent video thanks

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jackclayton821]

Awesome, thank you!

[@DamageControlDMG]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@lindaloftus8780]

Thank you for posting video. Needed to know how to cut 1/16 inch plexiglass for oval picture frame without having to buy a special tool. Hopefully my piece will come out as nicely as yours.

[@mirellaclarete7829]

Thanks for this. So helpful!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You're so welcome!

[@dionisiotato4730]

Excellent video ☺️👌

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you very much!

[@mehmeh5471]

Thank you excellent video!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You are welcome!

[@34tab]

dremel appears to be the answer for me thank you

[@Thecatalinaartmixer]

I figured I would check if there was a better way to do it then planned. And I am still doing it the same but I did find 2 new things I want for my Dremel. Thanks

[@glatocha]

That was very informative, thank you. What speed do you use on dremmel? I had issues in the past with melting plexi

[@etregoning787]

According to TAP plastics, 10-15k rpm

[@mauritsvw]

You can of course also score straight lines with a mitre saw adjusted to cut a mm or so deep.

[@rogerbranch9248]

Wow that's awesome

[@rich-pt9jt]

really helpful. Thankyou

[@markj7924]

Plexiglass or by the technical name polycarbonate is pretty tough to snap it’s very ductile so for that it would need to be a pretty thin piece like less than 1/16 thick, I think even 1/8 would be hard to cut with the scoring method. Acrylic on the other hand is brittle so the scoring method of cutting might work better on thicker sheets. It might be good to score both sides for extra insurance that “crack” created won’t propagate away from in line with the score mark on thicker sheets.

[@ahaveland]

No. Polycarbonate trade name is Lexan. Plexiglas or perspex is acrylic or polymethylacrylate.

[@MowgliX]

No. Plexiglass is acrylic, also known as polymethyl methacrylate, (PMMA). It is also maketed under names such as Lucite and Perspex. Same thing. It was invented in Germany in 1933. Polycarbonate (PC) or Makrolon on the other hand was invented in Germany in 1953. In the US it is mostly known as Lexan.

[@old_timey_prospector]

No. You should salt your pasta while you boil it, not after. Unless you don't care to salt it at all, then just boil it like you normally would without adding salt. Avoid rinsing it when you strain it, though, or your sauces won't mingle as well with the pasta itself.

[@chorizobear8447]

No, you just open the can of spaghettios ​and heat it in the microwave, but be sure to use a glass bowl unless you prefer to stain a white one or you like eating melted plastic particles. @old_timey_prospector

[@markj7924]

@@ahaveland thanks for the correction on the trade name I did get that wrong

[@free-energy-systems]

Any idea how deep 1/2" thick plexiglass needs to be scored first? Would very much appreciate it. 😊

[@andyhamilton9459]

You’ll need a power saw for that.

[@julianstudebaker1006]

It takes about 25 minutes to manually score through 1/2" of the clear stuff. The first 1/4" take 15 minutes, and keep clearing the scoring area clean. I recommend a coping saw with a very fine blade, honestly.

[@skippyone2769]

Great tip but what if you have a curve or even a circle?

[@taunismausi]

I do miniature clothing patterns and I'm interested in make Plexiglass patterns (eventually I need to redo them and it's time consuming). Can I use an exactoknife? Or the Dremel option with a little adapter?

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[@RipperBlades]

Nice. But Plexiglas is a company name like Kleenex or Xerox. The the materials blanket name is acrylic. Just a lil info to help out. Good video. Nice.

[@judilyncamacho510]

Can i also use the first cutter on plastic storage box?

[@DoortjeTheunissen]

I just got a dremel, but have a hard time figuring out what rpm to choose. What would you recommend for plexiglass?

[@sboz86]

another user @E T mentioned 10-15 rpm. Glad he did cause I want to try this too.

[@ko.ko33]

TY 👍 &&& Well done sir!!! yes! yez!

[@AutodidactEngineer]

Can this tool be used to score and break aluminium sheet?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Not what it was designed for. I guess if it was very thin aluminum it might work

[@AutodidactEngineer]

@@DIYeasycraftsIt's 3mm thick :(

[@username-mc7jw]

I have used a miter saw to make straight cuts as well...

[@nancyfuller4901]

Love the turtle frame. Are they for sale?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

No but they are easy to make. Here is a how to video kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZiWoauoarRofdk

[@tjpprojects7192]

Scoring with the tip of a hand saw and snapping works well too.

[@monicakrajewski7132]

Does using the scoring tool produce smoother cuts than the box cutter or are they about the same? I have a box cutter and am contemplating whether or not to use it or go buy the scoring tool.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Scoring tool is easier to use and apply pressure to without blade jumping out of the groove. It does not make a smoother cut.

[@obviouslytwo4u]

This technique is actually quite good. I'll probably reshape a Stanley and then use a blowtorch just smooth off the edges.

[@LoneWolf_RO]

works nice with the first 2 tips

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Good to hear!

[@yootoobnoob1]

Thank you, this helped me.

[@marciat8931]

Thank you!

[@sols2217]

At last; a project for my dremel tool. :')

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You can do it!

[@lorrainecray3965]

Great video, thinking about doing some acrylic sheet craft, I have a question, what’s the difference between plexiglass & Acrylic sheet if there is any? Thank you for your time 😍

[@Vanderpoet]

Does the scoring method also work with thicker plexiglass?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Yes just score deeper

[@sinisterintelligence3568]

Can I use my Dremal for straight cuts?