Ok, let's be a bit more specific then the thread title...
I'm working with 1/8" thick cast acrylic sheet. I've never used the stuff before.
First project is a cursor that will travel over a measuring tape on a jig... cut the acrylic about 4" long and 1" wide; score a line down the center of the length and put red ink in it before removing the protective film; route a 1/8" slot about 5/8" wide at each end to receive the machine screws that will mount it with a little adjustment room for calibration.
So the question is what should an acrylic newbie know about blades and bits before doing this project?
Regarding saw blades...
Then there's the slots I need to route at each end so the acrylic piece can be adjusted side to side.
I don't have any bits that small, so I'm looking at 1/8" bits, both straight and spiral upcut, including these choices:
Any wisdom is welcome, and thanks in advance!
I'm working with 1/8" thick cast acrylic sheet. I've never used the stuff before.
First project is a cursor that will travel over a measuring tape on a jig... cut the acrylic about 4" long and 1" wide; score a line down the center of the length and put red ink in it before removing the protective film; route a 1/8" slot about 5/8" wide at each end to receive the machine screws that will mount it with a little adjustment room for calibration.
So the question is what should an acrylic newbie know about blades and bits before doing this project?
Regarding saw blades...
- I'm very tempted to make the cuts with the Diablo 40 tooth blade in my saw (this blade).
- I've done enough reading and youtubing to know that the perfect blade would have more teeth like this one.
- And I wonder if the difference is worth $50. All opinions welcome.
Then there's the slots I need to route at each end so the acrylic piece can be adjusted side to side.
I don't have any bits that small, so I'm looking at 1/8" bits, both straight and spiral upcut, including these choices:
- Bosch 1/8-in Solid Carbide Straight Bit, here.
- Bosch 1/8-in Carbide Tipped Upcut Spiral bit, here.
- Freud 1/8" double flute straight bit, here.
- Whiteside RU1600 1/8-in solid carbide spiral up-cut, here.
Any wisdom is welcome, and thanks in advance!