What tool to use to cut acrylic?

[Lorretto]

I'm making an overflow weir and have not found the right tool to do the job. It would be imposible to use a cutting knife. Would a jig saw work?

 

[flyyyguy]

You really need to use a table saw or router if you plan on sealing something water tight without a super sloppy seam or a ton of added work after you cut it basically to shape.

If you are GOOD with a skilsaw, ive seen it done.

 

[DaveBien]

For the table saw make sure you get a blade designed for cutting acrylic.... High tooth count.

 

[nicolicious]

one more tip

one more tip

make sure your table is long enough to use the guide....i needed 13.5 and my table only supported 13, and let me tell you, straight pieces are a hell of a lot eaiser to use then curved ones....

anyways just be safe, it only takes a mili second to loose a digit...

 

[sean48183]

go to lowes.they cut them for you with a machine.

 

[Lorretto]

I got the straight pieces cut and a place that sells acrilic but what i need is some kind of tool so i can cut different shapes. I need to cut out pieces for the overflow weir and for that you cannot use a table saw, right? lol
curved pieces like in this picture


http://www.melevsreef.com/29g/sump/sump.jpg

 

[Ebmorri]

Re: one more tip

Re: one more tip

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9889827#post9889827 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nicolicious

anyways just be safe, it only takes a mili second to loose a digit...

Try this saw my neighbor just got one
http://www.sawstop.com/media/WMV/Hot_Dog_Demo.htm

3500 bucks but cheaper that having digits reattacted. now if I could just afford one.

 

[shelburn61]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9891653#post9891653 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Lorretto
I need to cut out pieces for the overflow weir

A flat weir is actually better for skimming off the surface layer of water where ~70% of proteins concentrate. you don't need teeth on an overflow.

 

[Creetin]

Re: Re: one more tip

Re: Re: one more tip

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9891682#post9891682 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ebmorri
Try this saw my neighbor just got one
http://www.sawstop.com/media/WMV/Hot_Dog_Demo.htm

3500 bucks but cheaper that having digits reattacted. now if I could just afford one.

Is that a joke? That vid looks fake to me.