Cutting Plastic Sheets Table Saw

Demo of cutting hdpe 1 2 on a table saw.

Cutting plastic sheets table saw.

Set the saw fence to the desired sheet width. Demo of cutting hdpe 1 2 on a table saw. Cutting thick sheets of plastic to make straight cuts on thicker sheets of acrylic and polycarbonate plastic greater than inch thick you ll need to use a table saw or circular saw. Skip navigation sign in.

Start the saw and carefully feed the sheet. This can take many passes to complete so be patient and precise. Lay the sheet on the saw table with the masking film side down and the edge tight against the fence. Apply pressure to the tool and let your guide direct the cut until it is 1 8th of an inch into the sheet.

Learn how to cut acrylic sheets with a table saw safely and effectively. Incorporating glass into a woodworking project can add an interesting design element but it can be an expensive proposition to have glass cut to a custom size by a professional to match the specifications of your project. Once the sheet has been scored clamp the acrylic on a table edge so that the table edge aligns with the scored line of the sheet.