Acrylic question

[cyclefreak]

I just inherited a table saw from my grandfather. And I have a few progects in mind to create out of acrylic.
I wanted to know what kind of blade to use. I want a blade that will last. No cheap blades. So any help you guys can offer is much appreciated.

 

[jeffm59]

Standard blade with the highest number of teeth possible. Depending on blade size, 60 to 80 teeth is about right. The special blades for cutting plastics are not really necessary. Expect to have to do some minor scraping of the acrylic before glue up.

 

[HV1990]

like Jeff said go with as many teeth as possible and try to find one for finish cutting.

 

[cyclefreak]

Thanks guys I guess lowes here I come. I wasn't sure. But I figured a lot of teeth. For a finer cut. I figured ther would be some clean up. I feel a bit better now thanks......

 

[Saltwaternooby]

Also if you dont have a router, they come in handy. Cut the acrylic slightly bigger, weld it up then route the excess.

 

[Borchers]

Always measure once,twice maybe six times. Also if I remover right the other very important thing with acrylic is to not stop and make your cut very smooth in motion. I did this once and more teeth meant cleaner cut and nicer edge.

 

[jeffm59]

Dan here is a specific recommendation -- they should have it across the street from you at HD or Amazon to save a few bucks http://www.amazon.com/D1080X-Diablo...TF8&qid=1349152838&sr=1-1&keywords=Saw+Blades