How To Make Acrylic Enclosure Video (Measuring, Cutting, Gluing, Drilling)

[@666silencioso]

Absolutely genius using a syringe to apply the glue!! Subscribed just for that alone!!

[@dnadesignn]

Much appreciated! 😁🙏

[@crypturon]

@@dnadesignn using small paint brush better?

[@MrBlaine5]

what kinda glue?

[@maryhuss3502]

Thank you for reminding me to reduce the length by the thickness of the material! Very helpful video!

[@dnadesignn]

No problem! Glad to be of help 😊

[@dnadesignn]

@Truth n Logic that's about right, yes if it's not flat, the chances of it detaching is higher. You should buy the acrylics already with the desired size so that you don't have to cut anymore, usually the shops use laser to cut the acrylic sheets.

[@Seasbestormy]

This is so appreciated. I just built a 1/24 scale miniature house kit that came with dust cover that I have to assemble. They sent the wrong size for the side pieces. I have to cut them and wasn't sure how to do that, without ruining the acrylic. Thank you for sharing.

[@dnadesignn]

Pleasure is mine! Hope all went well with your miniature house's acrylic covers!

[@Seasbestormy]

@@dnadesignn It worked just like you showed it would. Now if only my gluing acrylic skill was better... :)

[@SalihArtAndTech]

I love the perfection. Great work 👏

[@dnadesignn]

Thank you! 😊

[@israeliwavy]

you made cutting acrylic look easy

[@jasonlara]

Yup. It's not that easy. At least 15 scores or more to get it to snap...and that's the really thin acrylic.

[@charlie1872]

This will be very useful videos as I have recently completed a diorama of a model railway scene and would like to protect it. The acrylic seems to be quite expensive but I will go for it. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jeffneste9064]

It's pretty cheap on Amazon

[@jhonman13]

What kind of glue was that and where can I get it

[@superdazproductions8461]

What is the liquid that you’re using to adhere these pieces together?

[@cooperradley]

Its plastic cement. A clear liquid that "welds" the two pieces of acrylic together rather than gluing. The cement slightly melts the two pieces together and then evaporates. Just search for "plastic cement" or "acrylic cement".

[@nidhibr]

cyanoacrylate 743

[@sirsmokealotofkush5857]

Unicorn piss

[@shahadalomran5637]

⁠@@cooperradley I have a big project in university and I will use acrylic and I need something to make the Layers together did this will help me in my project? Did it can be strong enough?

[@ganjazz]

Very helpful video. Thank you!

[@mikeexoticstv3316]

is your syringe one-time use only because of that glue, or you can use it multiple times?

[@austinwasinger]

"One-time use" is a medical warning as this is a syringe and needle that you would use to, say, get your flu shot for example. The syringe and needle is one-time use because it is a medical device and should not be used more than once to inject fluids into your body (due to sterilization concerns). That being said, the glue might affect the plastic and seals inside the syringe making it not work well in the future, so it's probably best to throw away after every project. Needles and syringes are so cheap that it's probably not worth reusing anyway.

[@kimbaraclub7254]

Very very good video !!! Thank you Mr.

[@dnadesignn]

You are very welcome, sir!

[@niniolaolaniyan]

So glad I found this video. Thank you for the detailed tutorial, can I use acrylic glue to bond acrylic sheet to glass?

[@dnadesignn]

No you can't. Acrylic glue only bonds acrylic to acrylic

[@TLOH7]

Hi, thanks for such detailed tutorial! May I ask if it's possible to make a box using a 0.8 millimeters thick a acrylic?

[@dnadesignn]

No problem! I don't think it's possible, I usually use 2mm for 15cm to 20cm, any larger than that I prefer 3mm. Maybe you can use 0.8mm for very tiny enclosures like 4cm by 4cm.

[@TLOH7]

@@dnadesignn Oh, got it! Thanks, that's very good to know. May I know what glue you use?

[@dnadesignn]

@@TLOH7 that's called acrylic glue

[@EveryonesHairTutorial]

Hi where can I get the hinges from?

[@amaliasa11191]

Hey I am following your tutorial for some months and I have a question. How do you remove the glue staines from the acrylic surfaces. I make many staines 😅

[@dnadesignn]

If you use acrylic glue I'm afraid you can't remove the strain because it basically melts the acrylic's surface to put 2 pieces together. If you use other glue that causes strains, maybe try using kerosene 👍

[@amaliasa11191]

@@dnadesignn i am using the exact glurle you are using, so I think it is acrylic. But, I will try kerosene anyway. Thanks😄😄

[@Mellyfio]

@@amaliasa11191 The only way you can remove stains is by sanding the acrylic with very fine grade sandpaper and then polish using a polishing cloth. Good luck!

[@bonitameredith8991]

Excellent demonstration. Where do you buy the clear plastic hinges?

[@dnadesignn]

Thanks a lot! Those are acrylic hinges and I bought them from the same that sells the acrylic sheets.

[@cruxicute]

Is the formula the same for a display case without a back and bottom? (4 sides only)

[@mrsbrown3357]

Great video thanks

[@dnadesignn]

pleasure is mine! 😁

[@dianagarza5020]

What kind of glue do you recommend?

[@dnadesignn]

Acrylic glue for acrylics, silicone for glass 👍

[@ravindukathriarachchie2659]

great video 👌 one question: what is the name of the glue that you use?

[@mhainicol9845]

ano po glue gamit mo po at ung pang gril nyo po sa butas ano po twag sir??? Pls reply

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

Do you think it would hold water-before the holes?

[@dnadesignn]

If you glued all the parts perfectly, then yes, it can hold water.

[@ronitkrovidi7156]

What exact model and where did you buy, the knife, glue, and plexiglass?

[@dnadesignn]

The glue is a special glue, it's an acrylic adhesive and is usually called acrylic glue, it fuses both surfaces and not glueing. The knife is called acrylic hook knife/cutter. I bought them online. Hope that helps 😁

[@Joshua-nt9cc]

You can use any utility knife to cut. No special knife/blade needed. CA glue can be used as well as model glue. The 'model glue' disolves the surface of the acrylic pieces and then that acrylic then hardens like an epoxy for the 'welding' of the pieces. CA glue (superglue) works slightly different but will attatch the 2 pieces just the same. CA glue can be cleaned up with acetone, and can be purchased with the precision tips that you would want to clean up after use or between uses with prolonged times between. CA glue has kinda harsh fumes but they are relatively harmless healthwise, and will give a chemical reaction with paper towels so you would want to be careful in that sense.

[@exuviumisopods]

Nice. Only... you didn't show us the finished product (hopefully with the new residents inside) 😉

[@viraldoshi2940]

it work with any acrylic sheet right?

[@dnadesignn]

Yes it does!

[@Starlight.2020]

Baby Molding things ku glass kedaikuma oreder pana send panuvingla ithe box pola

[@eileenark843]

What glue type is that

[@israeliwavy]

hi I have some questions and need some advice for a project I'm trying to start. is there a way I can message you to show you what I'm making and get some help?

[@dnadesignn]

Hey! Yeah, you can try DM-ing my Instagram account if you still need help and I will see you there! Sorry for the late reply.

[@oladosuolayiwola231]

What kind of glue did you use

[@fearofchicke]

What glue are you using?

[@letibonnin3937]

Id like to know too

[@nawazcassim6915]

Can i drill and put screw in it bro?? It's ok if it's a mess in the inside, i will wrap with with carbon paper in the outside.

[@dnadesignn]

I think you need thicker acrylics for that 👍

[@jasonlara]

Do you know what gauge the needle is?

[@richardsonmedina]

where could i get those materials?

[@blakelycreative3171]

What grit sand paper?How to cut larger sheets?

[@joshwheat7464]

Great video, very helpful. What mm acrylic did you use?

[@dnadesignn]

that's 2 mm thick

[@rubilynalforque4941]

Hi can i use glass glue?

[@dnadesignn]

I don't have experience on that so I'm afraid I can't answer your question, sorry. But you can use super glue, as far as I know.

[@supriyaawate2528]

Where should I get ready-made box size 17 x 71 inch

[@supriyaawate2528]

17x17 inch

[@dnadesignn]

Sorry I don't sell the enclosure, I just show people how to make one 😊

[@SuperFrodo95]

What grit and type of sandpaper works well?

[@dnadesignn]

500 grit is good, the smoother the surfaces the better for the glue to stick both surfaces.

[@MultiScampi]

Leaning it against a solid surface like that can cause the adhesive to bleed out and ruin the outside of the box

[@syeenzo7935]

hello Sir! what is the glue that you used to bond the plates? Thanks!

[@dnadesignn]

The glue is a special glue, it's an acrylic adhesive and is usually called acrylic glue, it fuses both surfaces and not glueing.

[@rakeshgoel236]

@@dnadesignn Is it chloroform ? If not, can chloroform be used as adhesive to join acrylic sheets

[@EightLeggedGoons]

What drill is that and where u buy them?

[@dnadesignn]

I think that's called a nail drill, it's available at online shops, but you'll have to buy the drill bits seperately.

[@Marquez_0607]

But where do you buy the glass?

[@dnadesignn]

That's acrylic, not glass. I'm sure there"s a shop somewhere near you that sells acrylic. 🤔

[@TomatoTomato911]

i always though the glue goes onto the contact areas. 😅

[@natanaga9892]

Hello. What kind of glue did you use?

[@dnadesignn]

I use acrylic glue that I bought near where I live and there's not much information on the bottle. You can also use solvent based glue like 'weld on 4' which is available on amazon.

[@natanaga9892]

@@dnadesignn Thank you so much! Cool vid btw

[@dnadesignn]

@@natanaga9892 My pleasure. Thankss!

[@dt_vegajoseemmanuel1734]

@@dnadesignn can I use cyanoacrylate adhesive ?

[@dnadesignn]

@@dt_vegajoseemmanuel1734 is that superglue? I think you can use superglue, but I have never used that on acrylics. Maybe give it a try first on unused sheets 👍

[@lytaangelotan]

👍👍

[@senjitakahashi4309]

can you tell me what kind of glue you used? thanks in advance

[@isma6800]

Thanks

[@superseuper8443]

What is name of solution

[@CraftLadysGallery]

Glue name

[@dnadesignn]

Sorry for the late reply!! It's called "acrylic adhesive" or "acrylic glue"

[@Tz-Tagz]

The easiest way to get the job done is...?

[@TomatoTomato911]

guys remember to remove the protection film first 😅

[@dnadesignn]

A very useful reminder! 🤣

[@supriyaawate2528]

Sorry 17x17 inch

[@movid]

Tiresome music 🎵

[@josephcabaddu695]

Is that chloroform😮

[@TheMadJester159]

This video could be half as long…

[@swoodmedhat]

Loud music

[@dnadesignn]

Sorry 😭, will turn it down for my future videos.

[@InAnAspect]

you are barely hearable over the music. You need to both turn the music down and your audio up.

[@dnadesignn]

Got it! Thanks

[@mclane1994]

The measurements are throwing me a little, could you give me the measurements for a 30x30x30cm enclosure?

[@justicemccann7916]

Next time make your voice louder then the music...

[@dnadesignn]

Sure thing! Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@justicemccann7916]

@@dnadesignn yessir

[@xLess_than_1x]

Just Because you CAN add music, doesn't mean you should. It was very distracting.

[@larrywalker2715]

Please turn off the music and buy a microphone

[@dnadesignn]

I will surely fix that for my future videos! I appreciate the advice.

[@michel-dw3vx]

Hey buddy ,.............. lower the background music , and up youre voice . I,m not watching to listen to BLOODY MUSIC

[@dnadesignn]

Sorry 😂 will do next time!

[@badmotherhumper]

​@@dnadesignn music was alright but how would you hold the angles at 90 with heavier plexi?

[@dnadesignn]

@@badmotherhumper I think you can use duct tapes

[@bboyven]

How thick should the acrylic be for a 12inx12inx8in (LxWxH)?

[@dnadesignn]

At least 3mm 👍

[@bboyven]

@@dnadesignn Thanks!!

[@dnadesignn]

@@bboyven no problem!