sutol 0 Posted January 14, 2008 How do you cut the perspex for plastic windows. I allways chip and crack it, anyone have any tips please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted January 14, 2008 Blade for alu in your jigsaw and use G-clamps to hold the piece you are cutting to a bench or a pallet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sutol 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Blade for alu in your jigsaw and use G-clamps to hold the piece you are cutting to a bench or a pallet Jig Saw ?? I've been using a circular one and a hacksaw. Like your quick shift ideas BTW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks, Hand held jigsaw. You can use a hacksaw, I have a handy handle wich you can put half hacksaw blades in (might take a while though!) just to make sure the sheet is firmly affixed to something so it doesnt flex or vibrate to much = split. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
309PUG 2 1 Cars Posted January 14, 2008 How do you cut the perspex for plastic windows.I allways chip and crack it, anyone have any tips please Alternatively buy polycarbonate and it won't crack or chip at all. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sutol 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks, Hand held jigsaw. You can use a hacksaw, I have a handy handle wich you can put half hacksaw blades in (might take a while though!) just to make sure the sheet is firmly affixed to something so it doesnt flex or vibrate to much = split. Is it easier if it is thicker? praps I've been trying stuff that is too thin (cheap) Alternatively buy polycarbonate and it won't crack or chip at all. Chris What's the price difference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest chaos-theory Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) Is it easier if it is thicker? praps I've been trying stuff that is too thin (cheap)What's the price difference try here Edited February 4, 2008 by chaos-theory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisaGTi16v 1 Posted February 5, 2008 The price in that thread seems quite good to me. When I did the ones on my car I think it cost about £90 for the sheet but this was 5 years ago then lots of farting around cutting them, getting to exact shape and all that. I would much rather pay that £200 ish for a decent set Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdamP 0 Posted February 15, 2008 I've bought 3x 1000x500mm sheets of 4mm polycarb for £33 +p&p, which is enough to do the side windows. I severely recommend not using acrylic as it shatters and cracks very easy! One small stone and it could crack down the middle. For polycarb use a wood blade in a jigsaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sutol 0 Posted February 15, 2008 I've bought 3x 1000x500mm sheets of 4mm polycarb for £33 +p&p, which is enough to do the side windows. I severely recommend not using acrylic as it shatters and cracks very easy! One small stone and it could crack down the middle. For polycarb use a wood blade in a jigsaw. Is that front and rear side windows? And is cutting it slowly better or give it some stick on full speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
