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sprouseod

Post subject: Band saw and Plexiglass

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:34 pm

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First name: Richard
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I would like to cut out some plexiglass templates. The plexiglass is about 1/4". Will this cause problems with the blade? Should I change to an old blade that I keep as a spare?

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Richard

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Michael Lloyd

Post subject: Re: Band saw and Plexiglass

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:49 pm

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I use polycarbonates for jig material and the band saw and router don't appears to have issues with cuttting. There are some many plexiglas products I can't venture to answer your question and can only offer the following wed site.

http://www.plexiglas.com/expert/

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Michael Dale Payne

Post subject: Re: Band saw and Plexiglass

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:53 pm

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Yeper plexiglass is brittel and will often fracture when cut or machined. Polycarbonates like Lexan are better suited for cut and machined parts.

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WaddyThomson

Post subject: Re: Band saw and Plexiglass

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:07 pm

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I recommend a bi-metal blade for cutting plexiglass. A 1/4" - 10 - 14 tooth variable blade works fine.

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Howard Klepper

Post subject: Re: Band saw and Plexiglass

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:18 pm

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sprouseod wrote:

I would like to cut out some plexiglass templates. The plexiglass is about 1/4". Will this cause problems with the blade? Should I change to an old blade that I keep as a spare?

Thanks
Richard

YES!

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arie

Post subject: Re: Band saw and Plexiglass

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:35 pm

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nah, switch to your new blade. old dull blades generate too much heat -always your enemy when cutting plastic. select a blade pitch that places at least 2 teeth into the cut (material thickness), blow some air on it and cut away.

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