I recently used this technique to build new fixed ports on my boat from 1/4" acrylic sheet and it worked very well. To get the edges real clean and dead on accurate in some areas I used a router and top bearing trim bit guided by a straight edge.
1. I use a rail guide which makes it much smoother and easier. 2. Don’t go too slow while cutting, the blade could start melting the plexiglass if you don’t move quick enough. I’m using a 80 tooth blade.
What brand of plexiglass did you use in this video? At min 3:23, you mentioned that due to this brand, you could cut straight through without cracking it, otherwise you would've needed to make cuts on both ends and meet in the middle. Thanks!
Great video presentation perfect I'm about to cut a big piece of plexiglass and in ought a new blade just wanted to double check any secrets from breaking the plexiglass. Thanks good luck on your TH-cam video s
I did turn my blade around like Brian said, I also used soapy water to cut 1/2 inch Plexy glass. It worked the way it was intended. Used a electric hand planner to clean the edges, worked perfect.
I have sheets of 1/4 inch used plexiglass that i want to make some window inserts for inside my home to keep out cold air in winter months. Will the circular saw cut used without messing it up or busting it? I love this video as I also use to cut 1/8 inch with a utility knife marking it over and over again and the knife always slips and makes scratches. Thank you.
This video helped me cuz i was going to use a jigsaw but had to buy the blades and now I don't. I practice on a scrap of plexiglass with my diablo saw. 👍
I think the tape on top of the cutting surface stops the semi melted material from adhering to the piece. It comes and sits on the tape, can't reweld it never retouches the material. just a thought. bob semper fi great video thanks. [ years ago early 80's I tried to put a large piece of plexiglass pretty thick through a table saw by my self.... It stored up a "bunch" of energy and Jumped up off the table and I shoved it out of the way of the blade. Lucky I was not hurt, and material only chipped a corner off, but wholly cow, I found Jesus.
Brian, Where have you been? Wondering what happened to you. Great video by the way !! How is the tool box holding up? My friend Pete finally moved to Moab Two months ago as a permanent resident . Have you kept up with Homack ? Having trouble finding out information on the tool boxes. Until next time, Shane
I have been doing good.. Super busy as always.. I'm so glad you commented and you are still watching my stuff!!! Have not talked with the Homack people in a few years.. I like my boxes I wish they were different colors and had soft close drawers... Moab is a freaking awesome place love that town and all the outdoor stuff to do there.. What kind of videos do you think I should focus more on?
@@doityourselfbri more tool related videos would be awesome, or some shop videos would be cool. I haven’t been on the channel since the tool box video. Glad to see you are making videos again.
@@doityourselfbri Hey Brian, Yes it is nice there , Went was with him ( Pete) stayed for two weeks helping him with his shop. Was able to tour arches and deadhorse canyon. He did video's of the time we were there. Will go back to visit him and his wife . I like the content you have but as far as offering suggestions sorry to say I do not have any at this time. However I will let you know if I think of something. Would like to talk to you in the future , To get to know each other A little better if you approve. I did pick up a Miller multimatic 215 only used once. It will do stick mig tig and, Came with A spool gun. Looking forward to trying this out. Till next time Shane in Ohio
I just bought myself a Circular Saw but could only get a standard crosscut blade of 185mm 7 1/4" with 60 teeth. It says it's for cutting all types of wood. Is this blade suitable for cutting 3mm thick plexiglass sheet?
"...without any special tools..." except a jig saw with specialized plexiglass-cutting blades, and a rotary hand saw also with a specialized carbon blade made for cutting plexiglass. Hm.
You can always put painters tape on the metal saw guide/ slide thing. I do it when cutting finished woods and it works great. Same as for your table saw top.
if you put a strip of painters tape on either side before you make your line and cut it will come out even better because the shrapnel wont chip your 90s on the cut
That’s the question I was after. I usually use masking tape when cutting plexi to avoid scratching it, but figured it may not be necessary after watching this video. Thanks for clearing that up. 👍🏼 Now it’s time to go cut into a 4x8 sheet of tinted 1/2” for my new side “glass” windows on the Baja boat :-)
1/4" acrylic - jigsaw might crack it if you aren't fully clamped down. Scoring and snapping on a clapped straight edge is less nerve-wracking. Half inch, I'd go with a circular saw with a quality blade.
I see everyone mentioning circular saw or table saw but never a miter (chop) saw...is this due to sheet size? I have a small sheet 12"x12"....can I use a miter saw? The blade and cutting mechanism is the same as the aforementioned tools.
A lot of creators are now using clickbait type intro lines for viewing numbers. It is going to eventually ruin the basis of TH-cam and turn it into nothing more than one giant Infomercial platform! It's already starting to head that way!
@@happg2320 Absolutely true. However, anyone who has a skill saw in their possession very likely have some form of carpentry knowledge and probably not likely go on TH-cam to learn how to cut plexiglass. For me, i just wanted to cut a plexiglass to place over the counter. It was the first time in my life where I needed to cut plexiglass. I got it done with a razor blade. Not perfect but not bad.
First thing you do when you buy a new saw is to junk the 20-tooth blade and install a 60- or 80-tooth blade. It makes for easier and better cuts even in rough lumber like 2"x 4"s.
I have never heard anyone repeatedly pronounce the word "especially" as :"eggspecially and/or expecially" ... but I digress; in Bides economy, that is like $60 bucks worth of "scrap" OSB.
Makes absolutely no sense. You said you was gonna show how to cut with out any special tools. Lol. I have a small piece and no cutter and found your video. That’s all fine if you have those tools. But you said no tools. O well
I’m 73 it helped me not screw up! Thanks
Thanks!
I recently used this technique to build new fixed ports on my boat from 1/4" acrylic sheet and it worked very well. To get the edges real clean and dead on accurate in some areas I used a router and top bearing trim bit guided by a straight edge.
I ruined 2 sheets before I saw this video even with a special plexiglass blade. Gonna try again using these tips. Thank you!
And how well does it cut plexiglass ?
1. I use a rail guide which makes it much smoother and easier.
2. Don’t go too slow while cutting, the blade could start melting the plexiglass if you don’t move quick enough. I’m using a 80 tooth blade.
This video helped out a ton, bless people like you who make these videos for people like me
Thank You So Much! 😊
What brand of plexiglass did you use in this video? At min 3:23, you mentioned that due to this brand, you could cut straight through without cracking it, otherwise you would've needed to make cuts on both ends and meet in the middle. Thanks!
Great video presentation perfect I'm about to cut a big piece of plexiglass and in ought a new blade just wanted to double check any secrets from breaking the plexiglass. Thanks good luck on your TH-cam video s
I did turn my blade around like Brian said, I also used soapy water to cut 1/2 inch Plexy glass. It worked the way it was intended. Used a electric hand planner to clean the edges, worked perfect.
Thanks for the part about cutting the curve. I need to see more like that part…
I have sheets of 1/4 inch used plexiglass that i want to make some window inserts for inside my home to keep out cold air in winter months. Will the circular saw cut used without messing it up or busting it? I love this video as I also use to cut 1/8 inch with a utility knife marking it over and over again and the knife always slips and makes scratches. Thank you.
With all these comments, how are we not talking about how he tightened the blade with an impact
Saw that one , too. Rofl
This is the comment I was looking for
That's because it was plexiglas. Had that been wood, he would have gotten in trouble.
probably because it made no difference to the saws operation or to the content of this video...
I thought the same thing.
Thaaaaank you. I've had a chipping problem the other times I tried cutting. Gonna clamp from now on.
This video helped me cuz i was going to use a jigsaw but had to buy the blades and now I don't. I practice on a scrap of plexiglass with my diablo saw. 👍
Thanks! I agree that a circular saw with a fine tooth blade is no special tool. I’m pretty sure I would have messed up my sheet without your tips!
"With no special tools" ----Diablo 7-1/4" x 60-Tooth Saw Blade - $20.00 ------- Diablo Jig Saw Blades for Plexiglass - $15.00---- "Scrap" Sheet of 7/16" OSB - $19.00
I have 1/8th of am inch plexiglass, no tools... will handheld anything work?
@@lynng3421 yes you can use a sharp knife to cut out a line in it then just snap it
Exspecially
That is so cheap bro
Lmao okayyyy like sir I came here for a simple process
that's how i do it. i always like to see if there's a better way.......never stop learning....
Thanks for this great video. How about using a hole saw to make circular plates from plexiglass--is that better or worse compared to the jigsaw?
I have also heard that if you reverse the blade. Flip it around so that it runs backwards. Somehow that makes an even cleaner cut
Wanted to double check. Thanks for the upload.
this is a BIG HELP!!. I have tried with a knife cutter and it is frustrating.
Great video, this is roughly how I do it, except I install the blade on the circular saw backwards and go slow, one long cut.
For some , the sawtooth is a special tool!
That was very helpful thank you
I think the tape on top of the cutting surface stops the semi melted material from adhering to the piece. It comes and sits on the tape, can't reweld it never retouches the material. just a thought.
bob semper fi great video thanks. [ years ago early 80's I tried to put a large piece of plexiglass pretty thick through a table saw by my self.... It stored up a "bunch" of energy and Jumped up off the table and I shoved it out of the way of the blade. Lucky I was not hurt, and material only chipped a corner off, but wholly cow, I found Jesus.
Ty.....you save me a lot of time
Diamond grit metal cutting blades work nicely as do thin kerf abrasive discs.
Thanks for sharing this video and information very helpful !
"I'm gonna show you how to cut plexiglass without using any special tools."
Proceeds to pull out special tools. 😂😂😂
Brian, Where have you been? Wondering what happened to you. Great video by the way !! How is the tool box holding up? My friend Pete finally moved to Moab Two months ago as a permanent resident . Have you kept up with Homack ? Having trouble finding out information on the tool boxes. Until next time, Shane
I have been doing good.. Super busy as always.. I'm so glad you commented and you are still watching my stuff!!! Have not talked with the Homack people in a few years.. I like my boxes I wish they were different colors and had soft close drawers... Moab is a freaking awesome place love that town and all the outdoor stuff to do there.. What kind of videos do you think I should focus more on?
@@doityourselfbri more tool related videos would be awesome, or some shop videos would be cool. I haven’t been on the channel since the tool box video. Glad to see you are making videos again.
@@doityourselfbri Hey Brian, Yes it is nice there , Went was with him ( Pete) stayed for two weeks helping him with his shop. Was able to tour arches and deadhorse canyon. He did video's of the time we were there. Will go back to visit him and his wife . I like the content you have but as far as offering suggestions sorry to say I do not have any at this time. However I will let you know if I think of something. Would like to talk to you in the future , To get to know each other A little better if you approve. I did pick up a Miller multimatic 215 only used once. It will do stick mig tig and, Came with A spool gun. Looking forward to trying this out. Till next time Shane in Ohio
How thick is the plexiglass that you are cutting? Will this work with 1/8" plexiglass?
I would take the blade and turn it backwards just like you do with vinyl siding.
super helpful!!!! Thanks
Can you use a wet saw for Plexiglass?
Great video and explanations! Thank you!!
I like it. This will be the way I will go. Thank you for a good & brief how-to video.
What brand is your big blue tool box?? I don't think I have ever seen that logo.
did you keep the plastic sheets on the plexiglass as you were cutting it or was it taken off?
Always keep the protective sheet in place while working. As was the case in these videos.
Can you cut some few acrylic sheets on demand for me? I need to do like 4 boxes
Good straight forward video, no bs. Thanks for the help... and, it's especially. Not expecially.
How is the clarity of the home depot glass ? Have gotten some elsewhere that looked wavey
Will this work on quarter inch thick plexiglass?
What's the best way to cut a round disk an then drill holes along the edge ?ex. A lens for a mask
Well, that is a special tool for me.
A torch ran over the edges will clear up any cloudiness
Beautifully done. Thank you. At $150 a sheet, mistakes aren't acceptable...😅
will any saw blade(wood cutting blade) work ?
If using a wood blade, needs to be a fine tooth wood blade.
Wouldn’t the circular saw melt the plexiglass as it cuts through???
Did you use a guide for the saw?
I sound stuped. But can I cut a acrylic sheet with a glass cutter?
You had me at expecially
Well done sir, thank you 🙏🏻
Have tried this on a thin sheet?
expecially good video
I just bought myself a Circular Saw but could only get a standard crosscut blade of 185mm 7 1/4" with 60 teeth. It says it's for cutting all types of wood. Is this blade suitable for cutting 3mm thick plexiglass sheet?
Another video as well as other sources say to turn the blade around backwards.
0:23 what happened to the cut near the second screw from the left?
You start out saying how you can cut a plexiglass without using any special tools then you start using a special tools to cut it?
If you dont have a circular saw or a jigsaw laying around you shouldn't even be watching these videos, your soft bud
😂😂😂
Thank you
"...without any special tools..." except a jig saw with specialized plexiglass-cutting blades, and a rotary hand saw also with a specialized carbon blade made for cutting plexiglass. Hm.
Now if only I knew what TF a "circliar saw blade" is and where to find one!
good video
I’m not sure how this is cutting without special tools 🤷🏼♀️
Is there anything against the scratches on it?
You can always put painters tape on the metal saw guide/ slide thing. I do it when cutting finished woods and it works great. Same as for your table saw top.
Thank you.
Holy cow I am cutting windows for a chicken coop.
Makes a video to show people how’s to cut Plexiglass without special tools…
Uses special tool to cut Plexiglass. 🤦♂️
Good video, thanks. But there is no hard "k" in the word "especially". Just FYI.
if you put a strip of painters tape on either side before you make your line and cut it will come out even better because the shrapnel wont chip your 90s on the cut
The plastic was on the plexi
That’s the question I was after. I usually use masking tape when cutting plexi to avoid scratching it, but figured it may not be necessary after watching this video. Thanks for clearing that up. 👍🏼
Now it’s time to go cut into a 4x8 sheet of tinted 1/2” for my new side “glass” windows on the Baja boat :-)
Thanks brother, great video...all you haters need to get a life!
1/4" acrylic - jigsaw might crack it if you aren't fully clamped down. Scoring and snapping on a clapped straight edge is less nerve-wracking. Half inch, I'd go with a circular saw with a quality blade.
Exxxspecially!
I see everyone mentioning circular saw or table saw but never a miter (chop) saw...is this due to sheet size? I have a small sheet 12"x12"....can I use a miter saw? The blade and cutting mechanism is the same as the aforementioned tools.
Duh
“I’m gonna show you how to cut plexiglass without any special tools”…..takes out a circular saw & jigzaw cutter…🤪😁
Lol right I failed at this with a circular saw it works but not without chance of cracking 😅.
@@slacksthegreat …was just joking bro.
Great tutorial video. Very well explained and straight to the core. Cheers from NYC 🗽👊🏻
@@logan5326 Same but I didn't use tape the first time that's how I found this video. His method worked perfectly. Kudos to him.
@@slacksthegreat ….true 👊🏻
Please tell me you didn't cut of the grounding prong on your circular saw cord!
It would seem that somebody most certainly did do that at some point lol
This video is ick specially good.
Has anyone tried to make rzr windows
FYI, the word is not 'ecspecially,' but 'especially.'
Thanks now I can fix a window.
You know there's a blade lock. To hold blade still while tightening blade
Jig saws kinda suck, the glass will melt back together behind the blade.
"especially", not "expecially"... just sayn. Great video
Nice but please, there is no “x” in “especially”.
No special tool?
i have an exacto blade
A lot of creators are now using clickbait type intro lines for viewing numbers. It is going to eventually ruin the basis of TH-cam and turn it into nothing more than one giant Infomercial platform! It's already starting to head that way!
Are you sure that not a special tool?
At 00:10 he says he'll show us a way to cut plexiglass "without any special tools" and right after he introduces the power saws.
A skill saw isnt considered a special tool in the carpentry world. Its a very common tool.
@@happg2320 Absolutely true. However, anyone who has a skill saw in their possession very likely have some form of carpentry knowledge and probably not likely go on TH-cam to learn how to cut plexiglass. For me, i just wanted to cut a plexiglass to place over the counter. It was the first time in my life where I needed to cut plexiglass. I got it done with a razor blade. Not perfect but not bad.
@@kaonieoh very true... theres always more than one way to skin a cat.
First thing you do when you buy a new saw is to junk the 20-tooth blade and install a 60- or 80-tooth blade. It makes for easier and better cuts even in rough lumber like 2"x 4"s.
There’s neither a k nor an x in the word especially.
0:15 I thought WITHOUT ANY SPECIAL TOOL!
thats not plywood..
I was going to make the same comment. It’s OSB (Oriented Strand Board).
That "plywood" is what we call "sh**wood"
So the "trick" is to...use a saw?
The dude : I’ll show you how to cut plexiglass without any special tool
Also the dude : *start using a circular saw blade*
“Expecially”
I have never heard anyone repeatedly pronounce the word "especially" as :"eggspecially and/or expecially" ... but I digress; in Bides economy, that is like $60 bucks worth of "scrap" OSB.
“Without any special tools”
Right as he pulls out his blade… smh lol
That is not plywood
Makes absolutely no sense. You said you was gonna show how to cut with out any special tools. Lol. I have a small piece and no cutter and found your video. That’s all fine if you have those tools. But you said no tools. O well
No special tools? like those power saws? I have a hand saw and a box cutter - THAT's not special tools, also I came out horrible. LOL
Did I hear someone say’ “Ex-specially”? Come on.
without any special tools, my a$$
holy cow, you would scratch that plexi. not professional & wise ...