How To Cut Acrylic Glass Sheets

How to cut acrylic by hand.

How to cut acrylic glass sheets.

Cutting plexiglas is challenging because it is more brittle than glass and if friction from the cutting blade builds up the plastic may melt. Then score the line using a plastic scoring blade using the ruler as a guide so your line is straight. Cutting acrylic by hand is the easiest way to go for a beginner who isn t familiar with power tools. Once you ve scored the initial line go over it a few times with the blade until a groove forms.

Plexiglas is a tough acrylic plastic that can be used in place of glass. Glass is used for installation or repair on door and window. Plexiglass can scratch easily which is why it s sold with a protective film on the surface. Plexiglas is a cheap and versatile glass replacement available in sheets that are transparent translucent and completely opaque.

All you need is a thin acrylic sheet a straight edge that is longer than your cut clamps and a scoring knife. Clamp down the straight edge on the cut line. To cut acrylic sheets start by marking the line you want to cut using a ruler and a permanent marker.