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Re: Tank Construction - cutting plexiglass



Another thought for trial for plexiglas; maybe a saw run "backwards" sort of
"burning" its way through would work.  This is how you cut fiberglass
sheeting without chipping.
-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher W Vasold <Christopher.W.Vasold at jci_com>
To: Receipt Notification Requested <KillieTalk at aka_org>
Date: Monday, February 08, 1999 6:22 PM
Subject: Re: Tank Construction - cutting plexiglass


>     A neighbor of mine Lorin Hornetschlager, let me in on his secret of
>     using a masonary or metal cutting blade in my circular saw to cut this
>     stuff. Make sure you wear goggles and a long sleeve shirt. I have been
>     doing this to make snake cages and it works great just leaving a few
>     sharp edges that are easy to clean up with sandpaper. If you have a
>     table saw with a guard the edges come out nice and straight.
>
>