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Thread ID: 115014	2010-12-28 22:52:00	Where to get small amount of Perspex?	Agent_24 (57)	PC World Chat

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
1165364	2010-12-29 08:52:00	Yeah I have used that stuff before too, where I used to work go there for there plastic when they need it.	gary67 (56)
1165365	2010-12-29 10:38:00	It's very very expensive. (emphasis on the very) Ah, really? I hope that would change as more and more people got into using it...	Agent_24 (57)
1165366	2010-12-29 18:09:00	What were you using to cut it? I've cut some perspex before using a bandsaw (admittedly it was 6mm stuff not 10mm though) - so long as you do it slowly it's ok. I can't recall what I started using (manualy powered), but I eventually resorted to an electric jigsaw (needed to cut curves). Made a complete mess. This was stuff that was formerly used for shop display shelving, or a lockable display door (seem to remember removing locks from a corner of it). Ultimately, the only thing I learnt was never to try to cut the stuff! However the 'original' edges were presumably cut and polished somehow, as they looked great (before I got hold of it).	Paul.Cov (425)
1165367	2010-12-29 18:37:00	Ultimately, the only thing I learnt was never to try to cut the stuff! However the 'original' edges were presumably cut and polished somehow, as they looked great (before I got hold of it). Ah ok. You can, with a bit of work, polish the cut edges. It takes a time though - you need to work your way through different grit sandpaper and finish using a polishing compound. I tried it about 10 years ago on a really small piece of acrylic, and it took quite a bit of time. If you use a laser cutter, you can avoid this step since the laser cut edge will be smooth (enough).	somebody (208)
1165368	2010-12-30 00:18:00	A lot of glass places will have it.	mikebartnz (21)
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