How to easily bend plexiglass, lexan and acrylic sheets

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DIYeasycrafts

DIYeasycrafts

Күн бұрын

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@Nutterlie
@Nutterlie 29 күн бұрын
I have had 3 thick sheets of plexiglass in my lounge for years just because I can see a desk but I wanted it to be more plexiglass than wood and I needed it to bend. Now I have knowledge to make it work. Thanks so much and if I can remember I will post a picture. Thanks again for your help and clarity of direction. ❤
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 28 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@sambeard4428
@sambeard4428 9 күн бұрын
How's the project going?
@kennethrhuems6523
@kennethrhuems6523 3 жыл бұрын
I teach middle and high school Industrial Technology and Industrial Arts. One of our local businesses donated some drop off pieces of Lexan and acrylics sheets that I will use to teach plastics bending. We have a new heat strip bender on the way. I never thought about using a heat gun. That opens more possibilities for us. Thank you, Ken
@krelsys7861
@krelsys7861 Жыл бұрын
I came across this video for something I needed to do for work, and it came to mind when I remembered my middle school tech-ed teacher doing exactly what you mentioned. He incorporated it with hand drafting an engineering drawing of the design we wanted. Im 31 now and a mechanical engineer, and wanted you to know that what you're doing is something that will stay with some of your students into their adulthood / careers. That's also the same class I learned about sanding and buffing (on the flat edges to remove sharp corners). Keep it up!
@YesThatPrettyGirL
@YesThatPrettyGirL 2 жыл бұрын
OHMYGOODNESS! Where in the heck have you been all of my life?❣️🥰 Thank you🙏
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@adlemiimelda469
@adlemiimelda469 3 жыл бұрын
Omg, now I know how to bend the sides of the plexiglass to protect a marker🥰 thank you!!!!
@terryespitia8546
@terryespitia8546 3 ай бұрын
Thankyou afyer 4 years it’s still helpful. I was wondering how to bend 1/2 inch and it looks easy enough. I’m considering making an aquarium and was nervous about how to do it.
@frankmoralesiii6908
@frankmoralesiii6908 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I found this channel. I have been looking for hand guards for my Harley 2018 Fat Bob FXFBS. All the ones out there stop at 2017. I am going to try to make my own.
@psyghtseer
@psyghtseer 6 ай бұрын
Not the same bike but here for very similar reason!
@mikethomason8508
@mikethomason8508 4 жыл бұрын
Super quick video. Just short enough to show me what I need with no extra commentary. Thanks for making watching the video quick and easy.
@futbol1972
@futbol1972 2 жыл бұрын
I got plexy glass and will be doing that too to protect screen from throwing soft darts. the little tv will be mounted under dartboard and wanna protected from flying darts. my tv is just 24 inches. I was just gonna add velcro to hold plexyglass infront of tv screen. but after watching your video I was thinking maybe folding plexyglass on top of it to anchor it to tv instead of using velcro??
@Gakeee
@Gakeee 2 жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that Lexan Polycarbonate could be bent at room temperature. This looks like you're working with plexiglass, which as I understand it- is a different material, could I get your advice on the matter? And also, if it does need to be heated, would a hairdrier have enough heat to at least get me to 45 degree bends safely? Thank you!
@rjbroderdorf9053
@rjbroderdorf9053 2 жыл бұрын
Hair dryer can work, depending on the dryer and the thickness of the material you're using, but will almost always take longer to heat up and often results in a more rounded edge or can cool before a 90 degree angle can be achieved. Check any hobby or materials store or Harbor Freight Tools to purchase an inexpensive heat gun. Or you can DIY an acrylic/plexiglass/Lexan/plastic "brake" (plastic sheet bender), seartch You Tube for a number of DIY examples and tutorials, many even show how to add a heated coil to the bender that is used to heat the material for bending so you don't even need a heat gun, although having a heat gun does provide you with more flexibility (as in, more options) for bending different shapes and sizes.
@thebookofjames8898
@thebookofjames8898 24 күн бұрын
Thank you for this nice video, very good instructions. I loved it. Thanks again.
@geomcc39
@geomcc39 Жыл бұрын
Thanks great video ! I have to make a good shield for my grinder. after watching your video I now have many ideas. what a good glue to use on plexiglass ?
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@christosx13
@christosx13 22 күн бұрын
hello my friend very helpful video. I m thinking of using this method to make a tail car lens shape because it got cracked. I have glued it and i have seen videos from india that they heat it and place it over the lens pushing with a towel to give the exact round shape. How thick do you think should be the plexiglass to form nice and keep the shape? Is 1mm or 2mm or 3mm better with your experience in this?
@sahzookey
@sahzookey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I will be doing this to modify my motorcycle windscreen. Beautiful knife btw!
@steveb611
@steveb611 3 жыл бұрын
What temperature do you recommend for doing the lexan glass 1/8 inch thick
@aquarion9816
@aquarion9816 6 ай бұрын
For the torch part, should you be outside because of the chimecals released or is that negligible
@SuperRobertheath
@SuperRobertheath 4 жыл бұрын
I see a new windshield for my Bassboat!
@midnightrcclub9046
@midnightrcclub9046 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info and that chefs knife is really nice .
@PauloMoreira1970
@PauloMoreira1970 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, nice video, anyway, I need to bend at 90 degrees but with a larger radius. Do I have to heat all the radius surface, or line by line could be suficient ?
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 2 жыл бұрын
I guess it depends on the radius. I think I would try to heat or warm the line as I go.
@JohnSmith-kl8hu
@JohnSmith-kl8hu 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid thank you. I want to add a lip to my car spoiler and plan on using plexiglass that's about .5in thick and the shape 8s basically a square stick that's about 4ft long, what's best way to conform it to the shape of the car trunk?
@liquidrockaquatics3900
@liquidrockaquatics3900 3 жыл бұрын
Great no nonsense video! I need to make lids and stuff for my aquarium, and plexiglass and lexan are ideal. New subscriber as of today!
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@thomashogg9192
@thomashogg9192 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for straight forward guide, much appreciated
@scaleautoguysworkbench
@scaleautoguysworkbench Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I am looking to discover how to mold Plexiglass in a box shape for display cases. If I was to construct a form is it possible to bend Plexiglass into a one piece box? Or, would I have to do it in separate pieces? I have zero experience working with this stuff and would love to gain some.
@hawilokano
@hawilokano 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Now I can start making my own project piece of literature holder.
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 2 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@timmyy420
@timmyy420 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I was looking for ways to bend acrylic so I can finish making a custom aquarium cover. Right now I made all the cutouts for the filter, heater wire and air hose but just having a flat piece with the edges sticking out doesn't give it a very "finished" look. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@amandacummins9301
@amandacummins9301 3 ай бұрын
Love love love your quick tutorial. I was absolutely absorbed by this video surprisingly in my inbox when I was looking for Perspex when Bunnings didn’t have it and wouldn’t cut it for me as found out about it on the internet. Thanks and I hope to see more 28/8/24 Amanda of Newcastle NSW Australia.And your voice is so beautiful and encouraging to hear and to listen to with your advice and feedback to believe in yourself Keep up your great work and I loved it all
@gregwhitehead7967
@gregwhitehead7967 3 жыл бұрын
That knife is beautiful.
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@7x70.
@7x70. 3 жыл бұрын
Is that plexiglass sheet 2mm or 3mm thickness? What thickness do you prefer for most type of uses?
@MarownIOM
@MarownIOM 2 жыл бұрын
At the 1:00 mark he holds it up to see the thickness so I'm going to guess when I go buy it.
@7x70.
@7x70. 2 жыл бұрын
@@MarownIOM Thanks for letting me know,
@bumstudios8817
@bumstudios8817 4 жыл бұрын
You are the man, i always learn something!
@Senior-tot-mom
@Senior-tot-mom 4 жыл бұрын
I'm excited to have found ur channel. So far I've watched 2 videos and only needed to watch one time and I was able to understand & learn information. Style of teaching is perfect for me so after the holidays I will also be looking at ur website. I like doing Diys A LOT & I have a couple ideas that I would like to start my own business. Some of my ideas though I need educated on different materials to make decision on what best fits product ideas & etc... a lot of research & knowledge to see dream become reality so I'm sure you will hit on plenty of topics & information im looking for, til next time God Bless & Much Love - Mel
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and always glad the videos helped
@denidougherty9576
@denidougherty9576 Жыл бұрын
As everyone else said, excellent teaching video, no bs just the facts! Thanks so much!👍
@johnnylorenzo4085
@johnnylorenzo4085 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Can you tell me how hot does the heating gun need to be or temperature ? I have a sheet PET Sheet Panel - 18" x 24" x 0.04" Plexiglass. Will the heating gun bend this sheet? Thanks
@dawntoolbelter7610
@dawntoolbelter7610 Жыл бұрын
130C
@ScottMiller-km7kf
@ScottMiller-km7kf 7 ай бұрын
I am working a Drone design and need to find out how to create multiple smooth bends with plexiglass for a windshield for it..
@jessepage318
@jessepage318 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@tva7263
@tva7263 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great video. You have an image at the start of your video where the plexiglass is bent back 180 degrees to form a sign holder. How are you doing that
@zubairally7625
@zubairally7625 3 жыл бұрын
Just found found your channel....Thank you so much. I have a question, Is it possible to bend one piece of plexiglass for form a box..one piece only Would love to see that
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 3 жыл бұрын
Possible but very difficult
@rjbroderdorf9053
@rjbroderdorf9053 2 жыл бұрын
It can be done, but like the man said, it can be difficult. "Easiest" way (somewhat): Start with a decent size piece of paper or cardboard you'll use to "practice" with and eventually can be used as your template to transfer onto your acrylic or plexiglass sheet. Figure out the dimension you want to make your box, as in, the size of the area (N x N) of one side. This number has to be equal in length and height since a square is equal on all sides. For example, to make a box 1 foot on all sides (height, width and depth) each line segment will measure 12 inches (N=12", so 12" x 12" on all four sides of your squares). Using a ruler or straight edge, draw a square in the middle of your paper or cardboard, in this case 12 inches on each side. Now, add squares of the same size to each side of that first square, forming a "cross" shape (+), with a total of 5 equal size squares. Now add ONE last 12 inch square to the end of one of the four squares you drew on each side of the first square (+-), this will be the 6th and final square that is the "lid", so to speak. Now cut your paper or cardboard around the outside lines, making sure to keep any lines where a square touches another square in tact and uncut. Now you should have a cross-shape with only one end longer than the other three. Now with your paper laying flat, fold it "up" at each of the lines, so that it encloses on itself to make a box, with all 6 equal sides. Now, after a little experimenting with folding it all together, you may find that you need to add about 1/8", depending on how tight you are able to bend your plexiglass, the added 1/8" accounts for this "loss" of length at the bend. This 1/8" is only added to a line NOT TOUCHING ANOTHER SQUARE. In other words, the first square in the middle will stay the same at 12" x 12" x 12" x 12". But for the following 4 squares you will add 1/8" to just one side, the outter side that is opposite of the side touching the middle square (when laid flat). Once you have somethimg on paper you like, transfer it onto your acrylic piece, or follow the same steps and draw it on your piece. Follow the bending instructions above or try using a bending brake that can use a heated coil to soften the material for bending, these usually provide a more crisp bend closer to 90 degrees (you can search You Tube to find a number of tutorials on how to DIY one). Finally, you can use a product like Weld-On 4 that is made for bonding/fusing acrylics together to "glue" all the seams together and enclose your plexiglass box. Another way is to take all 6 equal cut squares and bond them together to create a box or cube, but realize that this requires some practice and experience using Weld-On 4 or other simular acrylic bonding products to avoid making a mess and learning the bonding time and techniques to make a straight, clean bond, as well as learning ways to polish up your end result. Hope this helps!
@paulhaines5755
@paulhaines5755 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool! Nice vid. I found out through a recent project that sharp tin snips do an awesome job cutting thin (.060") lexan. Just help for others...
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@r.k.martin4361
@r.k.martin4361 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative with thinner diameter plex & lexan. Thanks!
@bitsurfer0101
@bitsurfer0101 Жыл бұрын
Is there any way to figure out how much the Plexiglas will spring back after heating (i.e. bending to 90degrees requires something more than that)?
@Guishan_Lingyou
@Guishan_Lingyou Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you for sharing
@DFWCraftShows
@DFWCraftShows 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this was helpful. I'm on my way out to heat up and bend ours now.
@paulsheffield4729
@paulsheffield4729 3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thankyou for your help
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@skullman9113
@skullman9113 Жыл бұрын
You're Awesome 😎
@Bobo-se3qv
@Bobo-se3qv Жыл бұрын
What tool are you using to heat the plexiglass?
@benjieamx
@benjieamx 7 ай бұрын
Why do i get bubbles on the plexiglass when im bending it?
@marybracamonte8265
@marybracamonte8265 4 ай бұрын
Aplicaste calor por mucho tiempo. Mejor practicar una y otra vez con retazos de acrílico
@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts
@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts 4 жыл бұрын
Great video....thanks for the tips!
@jimfryar1
@jimfryar1 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!! Thanx for the tutorial!! Btw sweet knife!😳😳
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@ChonkTek
@ChonkTek Жыл бұрын
Very cool. Has anyone ever used heat to make scratches in plexiglass disappear?
@jessicacollins9455
@jessicacollins9455 4 ай бұрын
This is so easy! I am mad at how much money I've spent on these at Staples! LOL
@andreleonard4754
@andreleonard4754 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making the video I’ve learned a lot
@fortunemoon7356
@fortunemoon7356 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, does this work for straighten flexi glass, too? Thank you in advance.
@whatscookingresearch
@whatscookingresearch 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Excellent video. Succinct without assuming prior knowledge yet extremely usable. The clean up info is a life saver.
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@ScaleModelCraft
@ScaleModelCraft 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect, Thanks man! I just needed something quick, and this is it. I also went to your channel and subscribed as your knives are awesome!! Im really excited for the tomahawk video I saw and the circular forge sunk it! Also interested in etching....Bill
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@martymartin2894
@martymartin2894 10 ай бұрын
What temperature the heat gun be set thanks
@spencerwright1533
@spencerwright1533 Жыл бұрын
really simple video. Thanks.
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@oktawianciez6481
@oktawianciez6481 2 жыл бұрын
very simple and comprehensive material
@MrGenaGer
@MrGenaGer Жыл бұрын
Any specs on temp?
@bmanmitch2005
@bmanmitch2005 Жыл бұрын
Could you let us know the thickness of the sheet used in this video? Is it 2mm or 3mm thick?
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
Did you use spring steel. You then have very specific temps to harden it. That is why I used an existing spring from an old knife
@disonesto
@disonesto 3 жыл бұрын
Cool thanks. I'm going to make custom windshield for my boat. Plexiglas is so much lighter then glass
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@1252PFC
@1252PFC 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it. Well explanations
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@pauls5745
@pauls5745 3 жыл бұрын
answered all my questions! tysm
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@edrosa3485
@edrosa3485 3 жыл бұрын
Clear and concise.
@Largetalons
@Largetalons 3 жыл бұрын
This will come in handy. Thanks!
@sheridavis921
@sheridavis921 4 жыл бұрын
THANX KAN U REKOMMEND A HEAT GUN /RANGE FROM GLASS TA BENDIN IRON?THANX!!!💜💙💚💯 PPPPPEEEEEAAAAACCCCEEEE
@cynthialopes917
@cynthialopes917 Жыл бұрын
This might work. I have old bathroom mirror with 2 florescent lights on each side and the plastic cover broke on one side. And I can't replace whole mirror set up. But I can up grade this. This will dress it up nice!
@donnyh3497
@donnyh3497 8 ай бұрын
Nice. Thanks!
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 8 ай бұрын
No problem!
@rejahmuhyi1592
@rejahmuhyi1592 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the info.
@ronnie2.803
@ronnie2.803 4 жыл бұрын
Hey hi, i love the way you explain about bending plexiglass, after watching so many vids & not understanding anything of what was being said, i was fortunate enough to give your video one last try & lucky i did coz i finally understood your easy talk. I want to learn how to make an acrylic bird cage similar to a hat-box. With a slide on lid. It’s so i can catch my birds to bring them for walks!
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@operacionbiblia
@operacionbiblia 2 жыл бұрын
This was awsome
@AmrikiDost
@AmrikiDost 3 жыл бұрын
Link for the cutter and heat gun?
@rjbroderdorf9053
@rjbroderdorf9053 2 жыл бұрын
You can check out Harbor Freight Tools for Heat Guns ranging from $17 to $70 (some corded, some cordless) and a 9-piece Heat Gun accessory kit for $7. This page on their website shows all the heat guns and the accessory kit: www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/heat-guns-knives-seamers/heat-guns.html (This is NOT an affiliate link and I do not receive any commission if you choose to buy anything, I'm just providing the information as a courtesy). You can look at Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart or any hobby and craft stores for more styles and options, but these tend to be more expensive. And of course there's always Amazon. To see some options for cutting acrylic, check out Home Depot's selection (items available vary from store to store): www.homedepot.com/s/acrylic%20plastic%20cutting%20knife. Hope this helps, good luck!
@DaytonaJim78
@DaytonaJim78 4 жыл бұрын
How could I do this to a 36” piece
@ormandhunter3546
@ormandhunter3546 Жыл бұрын
Great vid
@MisterEMixez
@MisterEMixez 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks helped alot!
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@랭글러
@랭글러 3 ай бұрын
thank you
@johncasillas6421
@johncasillas6421 3 жыл бұрын
thank you soo much woody Allen. very informative
@giannisvoulgaris2119
@giannisvoulgaris2119 4 жыл бұрын
nice job !... thx ...!
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@lesleybishop6566
@lesleybishop6566 3 жыл бұрын
Great
@DB-dj6zk
@DB-dj6zk 2 жыл бұрын
I tried this with a hair dryer and got close but then the plexiglass broke.
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts 2 жыл бұрын
You need a heat gun. Go to harbor freight they are cheep
@kashkaaniaspen5799
@kashkaaniaspen5799 4 жыл бұрын
I need to find someone who can make a plexi glass car divider in Phoenix AZ
@unsdesignyoonusmankave6782
@unsdesignyoonusmankave6782 4 жыл бұрын
Good
@ioanekirarahu951
@ioanekirarahu951 Жыл бұрын
Hey, your title referred to Lexan, but you didn't cover Lexan. Lexan and acrylic have very different heat forming properties.
@BesideTheVoid
@BesideTheVoid Жыл бұрын
Lexan is not the same. It is polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is not acrylic, and has different material properties.
@kukulidouce2014
@kukulidouce2014 3 жыл бұрын
Didn't see any acrylic being worked on. Thanks anyway...
@rjbroderdorf9053
@rjbroderdorf9053 2 жыл бұрын
Basically the same material propertiers as far as bending is concerned. I use a heat gun and brake to bend acrylic, plexiglass, polycarbinate, etc. all the time, some with minor adjustments in technique specific to the material being used but all with excellent results.
@JohnJTraston
@JohnJTraston Жыл бұрын
Damn, I really hate when people do Heat Gun tutorials and don't even tell what the temperature they use. Is it so hard to tell?
@DIYeasycrafts
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
Medium heat
@yourmother3217
@yourmother3217 2 ай бұрын
@@DIYeasycraftsdo you know what temp specifically “medium” is? (can be in fahrenheit or celsius)
@Zomby_Woof
@Zomby_Woof 3 жыл бұрын
The bends on your first piece looked like ass, with an uneven bend plus warp of the material. I already know how to do it wrong.
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