Hi can anyone tell me how to cut and drill perspex as I am making a new winscreen Thanks
I ididit Cadet Joined Oct 19, 2006 Messages 13 Nov 19, 2006 #1 Hi can anyone tell me how to cut and drill perspex as I am making a new winscreen Thanks
tashasdaddy Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Nov 11, 2005 Messages 51,019 Nov 19, 2006 #2 Re: perspex i believe it is basically the same as lexan, a very sharp drill bit, and very little pressure.
Re: perspex i believe it is basically the same as lexan, a very sharp drill bit, and very little pressure.
Bondo Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 17, 2002 Messages 71,079 Nov 19, 2006 #3 Re: perspex About Any Sheet Plastics can be worked using Woodworking Tools.......... Just use Sharp Fine Toothed Saws,+ Go Slow....... Same for Drilling,....... Sharp Tools,+ Go Slow......
Re: perspex About Any Sheet Plastics can be worked using Woodworking Tools.......... Just use Sharp Fine Toothed Saws,+ Go Slow....... Same for Drilling,....... Sharp Tools,+ Go Slow......
CalicoKid Lieutenant Commander Joined May 27, 2002 Messages 1,599 Nov 19, 2006 #4 Re: perspex And don't try it in the cold... The warmer the better, less likely to get cracks.
kenmyfam Supreme Mariner Joined Aug 10, 2006 Messages 14,392 Nov 19, 2006 #5 Re: perspex As above but put masking tape on both sides before cutting or drilling. It gives a much cleaner finish. Just peel it off when done. Lexan is much easier to work with though. Good Luck and let us all know how you go on.
Re: perspex As above but put masking tape on both sides before cutting or drilling. It gives a much cleaner finish. Just peel it off when done. Lexan is much easier to work with though. Good Luck and let us all know how you go on.
