Best way to cut perspex almost perfectly.

chris20492002 · 22nd May 2007, 11:04 PM

Ok well ive been searching the forum to try and find this out.

but what is the best way to cut perspex to a accuracy of 1-2mm ive got some scrap perspex and I wanted to have a go at making something but it requires almost perfect cuts.

inspectr · 22nd May 2007, 11:09 PM

I get strips cut at a Perspex supplier in Wattle Street Ultimo- they use a table saw with a fence to get very accurate parallel cuts. You give any plastic sign maker your measurements and they will cut to order.

22nd May 2007, 11:04 PM	#1
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