Acrylic blade ?

[HV1990]

I have a tube of acrylic that is 2 feet long x 4 inches in diam. (rough estimate) that I would like to cut in half. Now my questions is what blade can I put on my chop saw to cut this? Any help or advise would be great.

 

[mcgyvr]

really any saw blade will work.. I use a 60 tooth carbide blade

 

[567234ta]

more teeth the better, typically a triple chip blade is best.

 

[longdangler]

all the above, and some water to keep it cool, otherwise it just melts it

 

[longdangler]

all the above, and some water to keep it cool, otherwise it just melts it

 

[JaYbIrD1969]

I really wouldnt recommend using water with your chop saw. Just cut it in a smooth, even motion. Youll get some melting thatll leave some residue on your blade, but its no big deal.

 

[dublo8]

A fine tooth metal blade is what you want. The more teeth the better is correct. They really don't make a "plastic" blade. Not that I have seen for consumers anyways. Yes, it does get hot so I would keep your stroke slow if you can.

 

[Gorgok]

Also if you have the options, you want a blade that has a negative hook. Non-ferrous cutting blades are usually also labeled for plastic, as they pretty much cut the same.

 

[rrasco]

Preferably you want a blade that has a kerf less than or equal to the thickness of the blade.