Posted by Kevin747 on August 22, 1999 at 17:36:24:
In Reply to: How do I drill and cut holes in plexiglass without breaking it? posted by Kevin747 on August 14, 1999 at 15:15:46:
: I am trying to overlay my control panel with plexiglass and I need to drill 3/8 in. and 1 1/8 holes, then cut an aprox 4 in by 4 in. section out of the center. I tried clamping the plexi down, but when I drilled the 3/8 holes it broke. Can someone post how to do this properly? Also, I cut the 4 x 4 section out of an real arcade control panel for a custom fit tracball with a power jigsaw with a metal cutting blade and I have to cut the plexi in the same dimensions. How is this done? thanks!!!
When I went back to the store to buy more plexiglass I saw sheets of Lexan (bullet proof guys... ) and for about $2.00 to $3.00 more bought the Lexan. THis stuff is great! You can drill, cut, dynamite, hit with a hammer, etc. this stuff and it wont break! Works great