WMAS Discussion Forum : cutting acrylic http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:48:14 +0000 Tue, 20 Sep 2005 20:07:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8070 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[cutting acrylic : I want a sheet of lexan or acrylic...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=78636&title=cutting-acrylic#78636 Author: reDive
Subject: 8070
Posted: September 20 2005 at 8:07pm

I want a sheet of lexan or acrylic with one toothed edge for an overflow in a sump. I lack the technology to do it myself. Does regional supply do cutting like this?

Thanks,

Mark

]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2005 20:07:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=78636&title=cutting-acrylic#78636 <![CDATA[cutting acrylic : wsinbad1 wrote:I wonder if...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77293&title=cutting-acrylic#77293 Author: bambbrose
Subject: 8070
Posted: September 08 2005 at 1:42am

Originally posted by wsinbad1 wsinbad1 wrote:

I wonder if they have a shop on campus that wouldeither let your use some equipment or make a few quick cuts foryou.


very good idea, I didn't even think of that.  I'm sure they have something around.

I'll stop by the tech building between classes tomorrow and see if there is anything like that around.

thanks for all the offers on the saws everyone, if i come down beforefinding a solution to this I'll probably be giving you a call
]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2005 01:42:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77293&title=cutting-acrylic#77293 <![CDATA[cutting acrylic : I wonder if they have a shop on...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77266&title=cutting-acrylic#77266 Author: Will Spencer
Subject: 8070
Posted: September 07 2005 at 10:39pm

I wonder if they have a shop on campus that would either let your use some equipment or make a few quick cuts for you.]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2005 22:39:08 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77266&title=cutting-acrylic#77266 <![CDATA[cutting acrylic : Ive always had Regional Supply...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77241&title=cutting-acrylic#77241 Author: Adam Haycock
Subject: 8070
Posted: September 07 2005 at 8:15pm

Ive always had Regional Supply do it for me for like $5. Maybe you could just take your acrylic in and they would do it for you. ]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2005 20:15:38 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77241&title=cutting-acrylic#77241 <![CDATA[cutting acrylic : that&#039;s pretty thick material...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77201&title=cutting-acrylic#77201 Author: Xacttech
Subject: 8070
Posted: September 07 2005 at 4:36pm

that's pretty thick material for your application, but atleast it will be strong ]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2005 16:36:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77201&title=cutting-acrylic#77201 <![CDATA[cutting acrylic : I&#039;m in Park City. If you&#039;re...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77200&title=cutting-acrylic#77200 Author: reydavid
Subject: 8070
Posted: September 07 2005 at 4:20pm

I'm in Park City. If you're close you can use mine any time.]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2005 16:20:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77200&title=cutting-acrylic#77200 <![CDATA[cutting acrylic : i&#039;m in ogden and will have...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77180&title=cutting-acrylic#77180 Author: coreyk
Subject: 8070
Posted: September 07 2005 at 1:42pm

i'm in ogden and will have my table saw out this weekend, if you want to swing by and cut your acrylic.]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:42:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77180&title=cutting-acrylic#77180 <![CDATA[cutting acrylic : If you can get some kind of steight...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77175&title=cutting-acrylic#77175 Author: RockStarFish
Subject: 8070
Posted: September 07 2005 at 1:17pm

If you can get some kind of steight edge level or a T squareand use a couple of those clamps to hold it in place wile you cut it . make sure that you use the safty plate to  run along the steight edge.If I knew how to draw pics on here i would illistrate.]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:17:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77175&title=cutting-acrylic#77175 <![CDATA[cutting acrylic : well I&#039;m using 1/4 inch acrylic,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77171&title=cutting-acrylic#77171 Author: bambbrose
Subject: 8070
Posted: September 07 2005 at 1:00pm

well I'm using 1/4 inch acrylic, and I was told by the guy at regionalthat it can crack and chip if you score 1/4 inch.  I might trythat method still however.

I live in logan so I don't know if it'd be easy to make a trip down tocut it with gas prices and my school schedule and whatnot, but maybe Icould make it down sometime
]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:00:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77171&title=cutting-acrylic#77171 <![CDATA[cutting acrylic : Score and Snap... Tool is ~$5...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77166&title=cutting-acrylic#77166 Author: Xacttech
Subject: 8070
Posted: September 07 2005 at 12:02pm

Score and Snap... Tool is ~$5 at Home Depot.

Use a straight edge, Score it Twice, Place it on the edge of a table and Snap.

Works great on thin acrylic, and your sump is small so you should be using a
thin material. I made my little pico using this method.]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2005 12:02:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=77166&title=cutting-acrylic#77166