Laser Cutting Acrylic with Paper Towels? (Craziest Hack Ever!)

In this mind-blowing video, we explore the craziest hack ever for cutting 1/2" thick acrylic using a laser and paper towels! Watch as we test out this unconventional method and witness the surprising results. If you're into DIY projects or laser cutting, this unique technique is definitely worth trying out. Stay tuned to see how this unexpected hack gets the job done with precision and ease!
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[@arinola1105]

Will have to try it with thicker arcylic. I use the paper towel method all the time with the thinner acrylic because it eliminates the burn marks on the opposite side of the acrylic as well. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@TroytheMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@thakiddsurface]

💯💯💯

[@UserZO5672]

Definitely will be trying that tip. 👍🏼

[@Portponky]

what on earth... that's amazing

[@TroytheMaker]

Haha! I appreciate you!

[@M31glow]

Great tip!

[@cynthiacaballespapangelis1792]

Thank you🙏❣️

[@TroytheMaker]

You are so welcome

[@WadeSmith19]

This is a great tip, thanks dude!!

[@TroytheMaker]

Happy to help!

[@KEV2CENT]

What setting did you use ?

[@woodburykim]

Hello! Where do you get acrylic that thick?

[@terryclair2914]

Awesome info! Thanks...

[@TroytheMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SeanBogue]

co2 or diode laser?

[@dennisreichert7688]

Troy how many passes did it take?

[@GETCHAWAY8UP1]

That was my question also lol

[@Naturezonee]

Bro can you please share with me the laser you use Thank you 🙏

[@Nicole-zd5le]

It looks like a Glowforge

[@davidb.2355]

I definitely have to try this!! Have you tried it with thinner acrylic as well? Just wondering.. thank you for sharing!

[@TroytheMaker]

I have and it works the same.

[@fredrikarodgers5636]

What kind of laser cutter do you use

[@TroytheMaker]

I use a Glowforge.

[@madmaxofspokane1691]

Interesting. I'm wondering if this paper towel technique might help eliminate scorch marks on the underside of my wood cuttings. It's always a pain in the butt having to take time to sand down scorch marks. I've used a wet paper towel technique with dish soap for engraving glass, but I've never considered trying wet paper towels for the underside of acrylics or wood products. 👍😎

[@TroytheMaker]

I haven’t tried the paper towel hack on wood. Have you ever used some masking paper when engraving or cutting wood? When masked correctly it leaves no burn marks when the masking paper is peeled off. I’ll try to make a video for you to show what I’m talking about.

[@mistysouimaniphanh387]

Will this work for any color acrylic or just clear?

[@TroytheMaker]

It can be used on any color. I used clear so you can see how smooth it looks.

[@TheGraphikGoddess]

Any particular reason why you took the paper off before you cut?

[@TroytheMaker]

To show I really used the paper towel to cut the acrylic.