Re: Working with Plexiglas

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Original poster: "brian by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <ka1bbg1-at-mcttelecom-dot-com>

Hi, going slow, and machining the edges after is the usual way. i have seen
some cut with water vapor for cooling.  ethylene dicloride i think is what
we used to use for solvent. I could be wrong. cul brian f.

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Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 11:21 PM
Subject: Working with Plexiglas


> Original poster: "Gregory Hunter by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <ghunter31014-at-yahoo-dot-com>
>
> Dear List,
>
> I sometimes use Plexiglas for Tesla coil components,
> but I still haven't figured out how to work the stuff.
>  When I saw it with an electric jigsaw, the cut tends
> to fuse back together after the blade has passed.
> When I finally do get the stuff cut, I have a rough
> edge that defies my best efforts to smooth & polish
> it.  What's the secret to cutting Plexiglas sheet?
> How do I get a professional-looking finish on the
> edges?  What's the best glue to use with it?  How do I
> use power tools on it without melting it?
>
> If the explanations get really long, or get into
> subjects not of general interest to TC builders,
> kindly reply off-list.
>
> Regards,
>
> Greg
> http://hot-streamer-dot-com/greg
>
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