Thank you so much for this video. I watched several before that used industrial tools that not everyone has access and many of them give us more fear than trust. Your video is the opposite, simple, affordable and passes confidence that, with proper care, anyone can accomplish this task. Thanks again!
@Komgol3 жыл бұрын
I love how simple this video is. You get straight to the point, and I appreciate that. Very helpful tips as well!
@DIYeasycrafts3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir!!
@heyheythecat4 жыл бұрын
Of all the acrylic drilling videos, this is the best.
@DIYeasycrafts4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@DAVESLAM3 жыл бұрын
Just an FYI: Plexiglas and Lexan are both Trade Names. Plexiglas is "Acrylic" and Lexan is "Polycarbonate". Acrylic will crack/break, it doesn't shatter like tempered glass. Lexan is "Virtually Unbreakable", it is however softer than Acrylic so it does scratch easier.
@noelv19763 жыл бұрын
So can I use this same method to drill a hole through the Lexan?
@sum1liteamatch2 жыл бұрын
@@noelv1976 hey, professional sign guy here. You can use dang near anything to drill through lexan. You have to work hard to break that stuff
@core17 Жыл бұрын
This is incredibly helpful! Thanks!
@FlowerChyld439 ай бұрын
Very good to know!
@jimboalogo6 ай бұрын
The painter's tape/WD-40 method worked like a charm. It turned out perfectly. That's genius. And simple! Other videos made this task way too complicated. Big thumbs up!
@DIYeasycrafts6 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@clooney3511 Жыл бұрын
Nicely done how-to video. Much more importantly it worked for me. I used painter’s tape and an almost new 2mm metalwork bit. Went slow, hole perfect.
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@TrojanHorse19594 жыл бұрын
Great video and tips, thank you! P.S. In case anyone wants to know, they do make special bits to drill plastics, but they can be pricey.
@artdonovandesign Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be in business if it weren't for Step Drill Bits! They're the most versatile drill bits I've ever used. And of all the brand's out there, there is only ONE kind I've found to be the all-time winner: "Unibit" by Irwin Tools because of it's superior SINGLE FLUTE DESIGN. Accept no substitutes!
@tomherd41793 жыл бұрын
I forgot to add something about Step Drills. While they change sizes from smaller at the tip to larger there is another size to consider. This would be the size (depth) of each size step. I had picked up a Step Drill from my welding store which has a larger depth size for thicker metals. The same would hold true for different thickness of plexiglass. Just thought I would add more confusion to what should be a simple process. But if one is going to buy one it would be good to know it could drill the wanted size hold completely through the material being drilled. Thanks again!
@canuckle7shucks2 ай бұрын
Step bits and crown point are pretty good, had good luck with them for 37 years in the sign biz. For polycarbonates keep water on surface to avoid melting. Low end extruded utility grade acrylic is more prone to cracking and melting apposed to cast acrylite GP or plexiglass G
@yairakatz86883 ай бұрын
I used this as a guide to drilling holes in a 1/4 inch thick piece of acrylic. I only had a normal drill bit. It took a really long time (I had to drill a lot of holes), but it was successful! Thank you.
@jayc3110 Жыл бұрын
That was a terrific tutorial on Drilling holes in plexiglass. Short, concise and very efficient! Thank you and best wishes.
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@tomherd41793 жыл бұрын
Good video. If I am correct my take from the video is the drill bit of choice would be the STEP DRILL. Thinking the pulling action of the twist drill would be removed. Thanks for sharing.
@thekbshouse2 жыл бұрын
So use lube, insert it in with light pressure. Got it.
@michaelpaul23129 ай бұрын
Very helpful. I am glad I found this site before drilling.
@DIYeasycrafts9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@DoriJenn4 ай бұрын
Good tip!! Thanks 😊
@DIYeasycrafts4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@OurCatioHome9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, your video was quick and to the point, just what I needed to hear...
@brooklynarman93232 ай бұрын
I used the drill bit method and it worked beautifully!!! Thank you!!!!
@mccartney26 ай бұрын
FAB INFO..JUST WHAT i NEEDED..THANK YOU
@DIYeasycrafts6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@FlowerChyld439 ай бұрын
Thank you! This was very helpful!
@metronews-west45832 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you, sir. And the other suggestions in the comments are helpful also. Thanks to everyone for that.
@DIYeasycrafts2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@Raul28153Ай бұрын
Acrylic, is poly methyl methacrylate and that's what Plexiglass is also, So twice you called out the same thing by different names. Lexan is just a trade name for Polycarbonate. If you are going to do machining operations on MethylMethacrylate, you need to do a Stress relief operation, or you will likely get crazing in the plastic as the stress develops into little shatters. Not needed for polycarb'
@sahzookey3 жыл бұрын
Your videos really motivate me to begin projects.
@1988nProud Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Just what i needed
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@justanamerican90243 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Haven't cut plexi in a couple of decades, now with your refresher course I feel confident!
@rebeccastanten30313 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!
@DIYeasycrafts3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@hippo-potamus3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Straight the point and very well demonstrated. -Cheers
@jakopath73 жыл бұрын
I didn't think about using WD-40. Thank you for the video! :)
@DIYeasycrafts3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@webtron442 жыл бұрын
This worked perfectly. Thank you for the video.
@DIYeasycrafts2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@victorfox96234 жыл бұрын
Better way to drill with a twist drill bit is to use a small bit for the pilot hole and then use a larger bit in reverse. Drill in reverse till the acrylic melts and you melt a hole through. Bigger bits will crack the acrylic once you drill all the way through because they pull themselves through before the hole is completely cut.
@tomherd41793 жыл бұрын
I have had the same experience with drill bits as well. Plexiglass same as metal at just about pull through. I was thinking perhaps the Step Drill might be better to use than twist drills.
@Chillnel Жыл бұрын
See this is the exact kind of information I was looking for this guys video was just like drilling sold timber lol thanks
@besthobbit3 жыл бұрын
I kept cracking my plexiglass. Going to try again with your tips. Thanks
@DIYeasycrafts3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@MrPAKETE693 жыл бұрын
Im trying to learn how to do it, I want to make a arcade controller and I need to make holes on it for the buttons and stick, which are 9 ( 30 mm each hole ) on a 12 x 8 sheet... I think wont be easy
@rickeythomas986110 ай бұрын
@@MrPAKETE69ever found a way to do it more efficiently? I’m having that problem right now. I found a case I like but want to drill a few more holes for extra buttons. The site doesn’t offer customization to thr cases when it comes to layout
@homermunoz50692 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks so much!
@DIYeasycrafts2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kevinkline39383 жыл бұрын
Spend $600 to $800 on an index of plexi-point drill bits. They work perfect.
@prempremglamourz13 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this lovely tutorial, very helpful.
@DIYeasycrafts3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@jimthorstad6226 Жыл бұрын
Excellent how-to video!!
@lovlimeg Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.. just subscribed
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@joanbyrne19313 жыл бұрын
short and sweet. Thanks!!
@DIYeasycrafts3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@delorestaylor81142 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!
@DIYeasycrafts2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@elspethmacdonald6411 Жыл бұрын
great! thanks
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@aloha36153 жыл бұрын
Simple, great. Thanks
@DIYeasycrafts3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@hubert-williams33794 ай бұрын
Nice work, I'm looking to do indentation about 3/4" in diameter in acrylic sheet that's 1" thick, is there a tool that could do this?
@ethanfulton96594 ай бұрын
Thanks that helped a lot!!
@roysolis23244 жыл бұрын
Excelente,saludos desde Panamá
@j.mccarthy30082 жыл бұрын
Way cool!! Thank you
@DIYeasycrafts2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@wayneknight77273 жыл бұрын
Great video, Thanks
@DIYeasycrafts3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@starrystarrynight98222 жыл бұрын
Very well done; straight to the point-- thank you!
@Cyber.n-line2 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend pre drilling a hole for screws, installing hinges. If so would I go slightly smaller than the screw or same size then use a clear silicone when installing the screw? Thanks
@zeeke052 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@DIYeasycrafts2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@joseluisruiz37892 жыл бұрын
Jesus Chroist why do other acrylic drilling videos make things more complicated? This video should be number one Recommended by youtube when you search for Acrylic hole drilling! This was very well explained. Thank you so much!
@question_it_701 Жыл бұрын
This isn't the definitive answer. I tried it exactly as he showed, and it cracked. I'll actually find out how to do it. As in failsafe. This video is obviously not fail safe.
@ibreak4pie9904 ай бұрын
@@question_it_701 Dont blame the video, blame the guy doing it... lol
@zulupox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Do you have any tips for what to think about when gluing plexi-glass?
@tevinheath50788 ай бұрын
thank you c=very much
@belindamartinez8441 Жыл бұрын
Good lesson 👍
@bradleycomer83923 жыл бұрын
3:05 wood chips in your wood pile lol. Sounded like you were searching for another word. All kidding aside thanks for the video. short and to the point
@DIYeasycrafts3 жыл бұрын
You bet
@RonaldCHillberg2 жыл бұрын
Drill is prety dull. I think a dull drill is safer. A sharp drill can go through without rounding out the hole and break the plexi. A good base wood and light pressure helps.
@question_it_701 Жыл бұрын
Yep. I used a brand new bit on 1/8 Plexi and it instantly cracked
@USA__20232 жыл бұрын
Years ago I had to build a big annunciator panel for an alarm system. Cracked a lot of plexiglass at first. So I tried a different method. I dulled a drill bit and it went through like butter. It was pretty much melting it's way through but it worked great. Probably should have tried a lubricant. :)
@DIYeasycrafts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@karenpopcorn92572 жыл бұрын
Love this video, read the comments, but can anyone tell me if its okay to use a hole saw, for say a 35mm hole??
@liquidrockaquatics39003 жыл бұрын
Do you ever do anything such as a chamfering bit on the outside edge of the hole if it can’t have a sharp edge? Or would you just use a torch on it?
I want to drill a hole with a 6cm diameter. Any advice? I'm thinking a circle saw will destroy the acrylic.
@beastking556 ай бұрын
THANX
@martinaschulz77409 ай бұрын
What does the tape do exactly? Protect from scratches?
@DIYeasycrafts9 ай бұрын
Yes and chips
@ArmenTeKortvzw25 күн бұрын
TOP
@patmat. Жыл бұрын
Thank's a lot
@denekabudget Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
You're most welcome
@Lloyd.B.2 жыл бұрын
Is it going to be impossible to drill a 3mm hole in 4/5mm thick acrylic please?...
@lennybruce6635 Жыл бұрын
Great video I needed to drill in my screen protector camera hole missing.
@thania22662 жыл бұрын
thank you
@Originalxlander4 жыл бұрын
Something I learned from the guys that designed the YF-23 fighter jet canopy. Slow speed and hands soap with water
@AndrewBoundy3 жыл бұрын
New to all this - you say "twist drill" - is that a wood bit, metal bit or something special? Thanks.
@DIYeasycrafts3 жыл бұрын
Yup reg standard wood drill or steel drill. Nothing special
@hlpang1075 Жыл бұрын
What kind of drill bit do you use? The kind for drilling metal?
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
Yes nothing special
@hlpang1075 Жыл бұрын
@@DIYeasycrafts thank you
@Breeze068 ай бұрын
Hi, there. Can you tell me the difference between plexiglass and velvet glass, please?
@DIYeasycrafts8 ай бұрын
Sorry never heard of velvet glass
@maryschermerhorn389310 ай бұрын
I have a mirror (3) on a medicine cabinet and the hinge on the bottom of the mirror is broken. I can see that plexiglass could help to replace it. There is a slim tear drop that hangs down from the door into the wood of the frame which allows the mirror to swing open or close. Can a dobble of something hot be used to made it stretch to have it look like a up side down little teepee? I'm not very good in sending pictures I can use messenger. Can I send pictures on you web site?
@WeatherNut27 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I need to do a 4" hole for a dryer duct. Maybe you can do a video for larger holes? Thanks
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
I did a video on cutting plexi. Have attached link. For large holes I would use a dremel. Check out video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6nSkJWKrtFknbM
@WeatherNut27 Жыл бұрын
@@DIYeasycrafts Thanks! Hmm, a dremel. Great idea!
@crossacoustics68143 жыл бұрын
Thank u
@DIYeasycrafts3 жыл бұрын
Welcome
@maryabrams58723 жыл бұрын
What do you suggest if you need a larger hole like 1inch diameter or so? Can you use a door knob like cutter?
@frankiechartrand43312 жыл бұрын
Use a very very small pilot bit and a LOT of lubricant if ur gonna use a hole saw
@robertkoernke5882 жыл бұрын
Amazon Drill bit? Which step-bit to buy
@zakiausa4 жыл бұрын
Wow 👍👍👍💐👍💐❤
@macpakinga3772 жыл бұрын
Awesome 🤗👍🌏 FNZealand Thank you
@ed-dmayeur2222 Жыл бұрын
How do you drill a curved acrylic globe?
@L8rCloud3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t WD-40 act as a solvent on acrylic?
@candacecruz-bond73494 жыл бұрын
Can it be any tape or just painters tape?
@graywybenga38082 жыл бұрын
What is this "Lexeeyun" to which you refer?
@paddeemusio Жыл бұрын
What if I want to put a knife slot into a piece of Perspex? How would I do that without getting any burring or cracking
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
Thats tough. I would cut the hole with a small dremel and then use a torch to get rid of the bur
@paddeemusio Жыл бұрын
@@DIYeasycrafts I’ll give that a try although any time I apply heat the material seems to bubble
@user-rx6ek4hg3h5 ай бұрын
It appears to me that the twist bit was dull as a rock. When I drill Plexiglass (c), I get shavings, not granules.
@atomictylerАй бұрын
I don't think you're supposed to use oils as a lubricant for acrylic. just water or water with some dishsoap.
@turbo30892 жыл бұрын
Any idea where I can find cheap already used plexiglass possibly for free
@tedmankowski75052 жыл бұрын
Craigslist
@johnnyshd82503 жыл бұрын
There was a ton of plexiglass used lately.
@Trig2423 жыл бұрын
My god.... I need a step drill bit
@kendrickcartman75893 жыл бұрын
Use painters tape on BOTH sides. Drill a tiny pilot hole very slowly. Then hole of size required. Don’t use WD40/lubricant. Plexiglass, Lexan, whatever clear sheet you use is oil based plastic. Putting any form of oil, for any amount of time, will weaken & possible cloud the plastic over time.
@jorgegutierrez88232 жыл бұрын
I've seen dish soap used in other videos. Do you think that would work better than WD40? Or is it even necessary in your opinion?
@moniquegunnis69583 жыл бұрын
How thick is that acrylic you are using. Does this work on thinner acrylic sheets?
@question_it_701 Жыл бұрын
No. I tried it on 1/8 thick Plexi. . I started with 1/8 inch drill bit and worked up one size at a time, and when I got to 5/32 it broke. Thinner is harder to drill.
@leethomas86972 жыл бұрын
Ditto to what Daniel wrote.
@QuantumKatmusic Жыл бұрын
I wish I would have seen this before I cracked My glass 😅
@user-eq3pu9jj7f5 ай бұрын
step driill , i'm stuck
@josebotelho427 Жыл бұрын
Sorry but lexan is not the same as plexiglass. One is acrylic (more flammable), one is polycarbonate (does not have oxygen in the molecule) and is more hard
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
Never said it was the same. Just showing how to cut both.
@NucleaRockStudios2 жыл бұрын
Great video but I wish you wouldn’t talk and drill at the same time 😆
@Chillnel Жыл бұрын
I feel like there’s no information here, just common sense drilling lol but good to know you drill like everything else, if you go nuts with pressure on most stuff it’s no good haha it’s not steel
@DIYeasycrafts Жыл бұрын
Your correct but for steel you do want pressure and very slow speed
@RaviShankar-ee1kt4 жыл бұрын
Your idea is rich not simple and pour , easy
@kennethpierce73042 жыл бұрын
Thru the comments this might be a good video but I struggled to hear it.