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I have a sheet of lexan but....

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borskee
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ok so yeah i got a sheet of it but i have no clue where to cut it
i hear i need a diamond saw for it
found it in my basebament thought id make a box or somehting with it
but where can i cut it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
please help ns

Dec 5 2007 10:14PM
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Casey
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diamond blade for lexan? i doubt it man.
Dec 5 2007 10:16PM
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ParkCity
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Lexan can be cut with anything you want to cut it with.  handsaw, circular saw, dental floss.  doesn't matter.  it isn't a hard substance that needs a special blade.
Dec 5 2007 10:18PM
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borskee
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alright thanks
i thought since it was like bulletproof or whatever i needed a diamond saw
but now thanks to you i will test it
and all i need is wood and some sticky ass glue or something
Dec 5 2007 10:19PM
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TechnoPotamus
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my friends and i made a lexan box a few years ago....just cut it with a normal saw and then file down the rough edge
Dec 5 2007 10:20PM
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borskee
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what did you use to have the lexan in place with the box?
Dec 5 2007 10:23PM
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TechnoPotamus
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we screwed it into the wood.  and like we recessed the holes...i think that's the term.  so like the top of the screw heads sit below the surface you know?
Dec 5 2007 10:27PM
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Inbred_Redneck
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Just drill the holes and then either counterbore or countersink the holes, depending on what kind of screws you use.
Dec 5 2007 10:29PM
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snarky
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if your sheet is to thin to countersink, like less than half inch, than you can use liquid nails, or some other adhesive, or carriage bolts if you dont mind a few bumps
Dec 5 2007 10:49PM
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MEGAZORD
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Yeah the holes need to be countersunk and be careful drilling, lexan is prone to cracking.
Dec 5 2007 10:51PM
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Mr.LemonPie
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You can even countersink on 1/4" just be careful when you do it. I would recomend some of that and some liquid nails.
Dec 5 2007 10:52PM
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kyle_w
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we cut lexan with a regular table saw. just do it fast cuz it gets REALLY hot and melts
Dec 5 2007 11:29PM
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Flo_Rida_2016
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use epoxy resin for glue. its the strongest out there, much better than liquid nails.
Dec 6 2007 12:38AM
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magic_steve
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someone get this kid a build a jib invite
Dec 6 2007 12:40AM
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ArmadaAR4
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you defiantely donot need a diamond blade...its not very hard stuff...try cutting it with a sawzall
Dec 6 2007 2:59PM
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b-kul
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use a hack saw. they are good for cutting stuff like that. and make sure to pre drill your holes because lexan is prone to cracking like said above.
Dec 6 2007 3:46PM
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CHRISm
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score it with a razorblade and snap it off. then drill holes in it to fix it to your box frame. but don't press too hard with the drill, or you'll crack it to the edges, slow and steady.
Dec 6 2007 4:17PM
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borskee
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yeah the sheet is reallly really thin id saw 1/4" so im probably gonna use the liquid nail idea or the other glue someone was talking about
Dec 6 2007 9:05PM
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396222687862
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1/4" is counterstink-able. 1/8" is not
Dec 6 2007 9:06PM
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philipc
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send it to me,, i bet i can cut it for you
Dec 6 2007 9:08PM
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borskee
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im not a big tool person but i think im gonna try to get this carpenter guy i know to help
Dec 6 2007 11:21PM
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