How to Easily Cut Plexiglass and Acrylic Sheets

DIY How to Easily Cut Plexiglass and Acrylic Sheets. Learn just how easy it is to cut straight lines and curves in plexiglass and acrylic sheets. We use a plexiglass knife, razor and dremel grinder, oscillating tool and Jig saw to cut both straight lines and curves in thin and thicker sheets of plexiglass.
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[@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. :)

[@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

[@PCLHH]

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

[@enslavedplants1247]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@BeltransUTubeShow]

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

[@countrygirl-nu7kl]

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

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@acolon4617]

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

[@terebiomimasu]

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

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it helped!

[@HouseholdDog]

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

[@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.

[@davesmith9342]

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

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Happy to help!

[@elaanmoazem286]

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[@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

[@gracingurtler5236]

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

[@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.

[@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 !!!

[@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!

[@purelica]

Best tutorial for smaller size acrylic cutting. Thank you.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DamageControlDMG]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@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.

[@pussyri0t741]

what a well made instructional video, this helped me tremendously! i respect the video not having a super long intro!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad to hear that!

[@frankmoralesiii6908]

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

[@mgarza5157]

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

[@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!

[@TheDickstorm]

Thanks so much for this video! This clears up a lot for me!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You're so welcome!

[@mirellaclarete7829]

Thanks for this. So helpful!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You're so welcome!

[@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

[@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

[@apolloniahorne3419]

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

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You're welcome!

[@TerryFox-cm3wc]

Perfect just what I was looking for my project

[@michaelanasakta2378]

Excellent video and advice. Thank you so much.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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

[@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.

[@ProfSmoke]

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

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AB-vc7ox]

Thank you, I might finally be able to get a clean break where I want it, I haven't been scoring the sheet deep enough. No more jig saw on thin sheets either, no wonder I've always ended up with a melted mess on the cut edges and blade.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad I could help!

[@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*

[@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.

[@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.

[@johnp162]

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

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@djmatteo5378]

Thank you for these good advices!

[@shanb5632]

This so helpful. Thank you for this!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@sinisterintelligence3568]

Can I use my Dremal for straight cuts?

[@theflamingtoaster1]

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

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Go for it!

[@yootoobnoob1]

Thank you, this helped me.

[@musicantd]

Just what I needed to know, great job!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robbsmith1403]

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

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KarenMargaretSchmidler]

Excellent video thank you. Really appreciate it!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@htran527]

Do you think the dremel method is still ok to cut curves on thicker 1/2" plexiglass?

[@judilyncamacho510]

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

[@jerrylvega8446]

Great video, learned a lot.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@skippyone2769]

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

[@davydorynbaev]

Very good explanation, thanks!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad you enjoyed 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 😍

[@aaronic7817]

Can i use the method with 4mm thick?

[@electrotsmishar]

extremely helpful. thanks for sharing

[@DIYeasycrafts]

My pleasure!

[@dadtechmech]

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

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad I could help

[@rich-pt9jt]

really helpful. Thankyou

[@ronperrault8182]

Great information. Especially since I have a dremel tool.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thanks for watching!

[@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.

[@mavirek]

As a new homeowner, my wife and I want to skin our lanai's screened wall with acrylic panels. I watched your video to learn how to work with acrylic. Do you think drilling multiple screw holes along the edges of the panels would allow the panels to be held up with screws to the aluminum frame? We even thought we would use double-sided Flex tape between the aluminum beams and screw holes to create a softer contact and some gasket effect (hope I used that word correctly). We keep watching videos to get a sense of how much acrylic can take in stress--hanging from screw holes, or what will stick to them. If you have an opinion, thanks in advance for sharing.

[@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

[@mnavarrotube]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mehmeh5471]

Thank you excellent video!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You are welcome!

[@sifatrabbi1481]

Thank you! helped a lot

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thanks glad you enjoyed the video

[@dionisiotato4730]

Excellent video ☺️👌

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you very much!

[@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

[@alwentzel4776]

Tools and attachments new to me. Thanks

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You're welcome!

[@SickleSlash]

Can you cut on a exacto mat?

[@obviouslytwo4u]

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

[@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.

[@rogerbranch9248]

Wow that's awesome

[@Tephomab]

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

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad I could help!

[@rsep23450]

*Great video. Thanks a lot*

[@hollywood6867]

Excellent video thanks

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@LoneWolf_RO]

works nice with the first 2 tips

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Good to hear!

[@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.

[@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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[@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.

[@memostacosbirria8495]

Your chingon homie

[@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.

[@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!

[@jackrussell1960]

Hi..just wanted to give you a great tip..for a vid you did last year...making "Green Sand" for casting..you were using a club, then a club AND a hammer to crush the k.litter and having some problems getting it crushed....well, doing mine ... for the kitty litter, I use an old food blender, and you can do a lot in a very short time...like 10 minutes, half a bag of litter...!!..!! It's awesomely fast, and it turns the k.litter to dust... Great video, thanks, I learnt a few things from it, so ill share with you...thanks again...

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Great info thank you

[@ElLenadorLA]

This is great, my tools are literally identical to yours 😂

[@MsBarbieBaby1]

What thickness of Plexiglas did you use in this video? Can you also tell me, up to what thickness can you cut by hand before it gets too thick to cut? Thanks for your time.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I cut up to 1/4 pretty easily.

[@inspectorsteve2287]

How thick of Plexi glass should you use for picture frames

[@Walkercolt1]

Funny, plastic shops (Cadillac Plastics Inc.) use table saws with REVERSED DIAMOND TIP BLADES for 99% of straight cutting of acrylic and Lexan sheets. Another plastic fabricator shop locally taught me that as well as how to fire-polish an edge with a propane torch or an oxy-acetylene torch. A carbide tipped saw blade will work. A scoring knife won't work on rubber-infused Lexan which is FAR superior to any other clear material for shatter-resistance thickness for thickness.

[@fapapas4534]

Makes sense

[@gorez2267]

Is it easy to cut abstract shapes using 3 mm acrylic sheets cutting by hand using the special knife?

[@m.j.s.3838]

I strongly suggest cut-proof gloves whenever the razor knife comes out.