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flashed · 12-19-2015, 11:14 AM

Does anyone know an easy way to cut plexiglass in a circle ,I want to cut a piece to cover a 15 inch tire where the wheel goes just over the lip ?

**richard2717** · 12-19-2015, 02:16 PM

If your looking for a perfect circle, get a measurement of what you want then see if any of your local sign shops have a CNC router, most will cut it out for you pretty reasonable. If perfect is not required just grab a hand held sabre saw with a fine blade that the teeth point straight forward or worse case point up. dont use any that point down because if the plastic heats up and grabs the blade it will break the plastic when the saw comes back in contact. A hand held router would work as well if you wanted to cut a jig out for it.

flashed · 12-19-2015, 10:15 PM

Thanks for the tips ,when I get my plexiglass I will see what happens .

**richard2717** · 12-19-2015, 11:20 PM

ALso keep in mind there are different types of plex. There is G, MC, optix and others and they all do not cut the same. Some of them do not cut as nice as others and will melt back together as you try to cut thru them. If that happens just keep on cutting and make a 2nd pass. If you have a deep throat band saw that would also work nice as long as it is not a coarse wood blade in it.

Andy4639 · 12-20-2015, 12:41 AM

I use my Roto Zip to cut with. It is one of my best tools.

flashed · 12-20-2015, 11:52 AM

Andy ,where did you buy that tool at ,looks useful for many different projects ?

Andy4639 · 12-21-2015, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Andy ,where did you buy that tool at ,looks useful for many different projects ?

I got mine at Lowes. I used it for all kinds of stuff and at less than $100.00 it's worth every penny. It makes putting golf cart lights a breeze.

It can cut just about anything but metal. I have cut through nails though!

flashed · 12-21-2015, 10:43 AM

Andy,I just ordered a kit like yours off Amazon for about $70 shipped ,should be here before Christmas ,thanks for the info.
John

Andy4639 · 12-22-2015, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Andy,I just ordered a kit like yours off Amazon for about $70 shipped ,should be here before Christmas ,thanks for the info.
John

Your welcome. They have all kinds of different bits. They will cut holes into solid surfaces. You just angle it a little and start into the surface and it will cut a hole. I installed 15 sets of golf cart head lights in half a day one time for a local cart shop.

4 Wheelin Fudpucker · 12-22-2015, 08:25 AM

We used a bandsaw.
After marking the radius, it cut a perfect circle

12-19-2015, 11:14 AM	#1
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Cutting Plexiglas Does anyone know an easy way to cut plexiglass in a circle ,I want to cut a piece to cover a 15 inch tire where the wheel goes just over the lip ?

12-19-2015, 02:16 PM	#2
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,886	Re: Cutting Plexiglas If your looking for a perfect circle, get a measurement of what you want then see if any of your local sign shops have a CNC router, most will cut it out for you pretty reasonable. If perfect is not required just grab a hand held sabre saw with a fine blade that the teeth point straight forward or worse case point up. dont use any that point down because if the plastic heats up and grabs the blade it will break the plastic when the saw comes back in contact. A hand held router would work as well if you wanted to cut a jig out for it. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-19-2015, 10:15 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Cutting Plexiglas Thanks for the tips ,when I get my plexiglass I will see what happens .

12-19-2015, 11:20 PM	#4
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,886	Re: Cutting Plexiglas ALso keep in mind there are different types of plex. There is G, MC, optix and others and they all do not cut the same. Some of them do not cut as nice as others and will melt back together as you try to cut thru them. If that happens just keep on cutting and make a 2nd pass. If you have a deep throat band saw that would also work nice as long as it is not a coarse wood blade in it. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-20-2015, 12:41 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Cutting Plexiglas I use my Roto Zip to cut with. It is one of my best tools. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-20-2015, 11:52 AM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Cutting Plexiglas Andy ,where did you buy that tool at ,looks useful for many different projects ?

12-21-2015, 10:43 AM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Cutting Plexiglas Andy,I just ordered a kit like yours off Amazon for about $70 shipped ,should be here before Christmas ,thanks for the info. John

12-22-2015, 08:25 AM	#10
4 Wheelin Fudpucker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Washingrad Posts: 68	Re: Cutting Plexiglas We used a bandsaw. After marking the radius, it cut a perfect circle __________________ Happy as a pig in mud



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