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I have a chunk of 1" plexi that I would like to use to make a window in my enclosure. How would I cut it? Would I be better off getting it done professionaly? Also how much space should I leave between screws when I secure the plexi to my enclosure? Thanks, Dave
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we use the table saw for cutting plexy. be sure not to push "down" on the table. if there are any burs in the table, they will scratch right through the protective coating on the 'glass
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hey i found it easy to use a rotorzip to cut plexy it makes a really clean cut and u don't have to worry about scarting it with a table saw like the guy above said. ust anothe idea for u to think about
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Jigsaw works as well. Just clamp a fence off on the plexi, use a spare piece of 1/4" masonite or whatever you have lying around and clamp it on. Make sure you compensate for the distance between the blade and the side of the jigsaw. Works well with the rotozip too.
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I wasn't going to comment on this, but when I saw the word " ROTOZIP ", I couldn't help myself.
I would love to see anyone try to cut thru 1" Plexiglass with a RotoZip in one pass.
That's the funniest thing I've heard since a Rotozip can't cut a straight line thru 3/4" MDF and if you did try to cut 1" Plexiglass with a Rotozip you'd start melting the plexiglass before even getting a 1/4" into the cut.
About the only thing a RotoZip is good for is what it was designed for in the first place, making cutouts in sheet rock for outlets and lighting fixtures.
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We have a panel saw and that works pretty good. It works awesome for MDF also, saves lots of time and shop space. 20-30 min boxes, all day, no problem. By the way a panel saw is one of the saws you hang on a wall.
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panal saws are the sh\t.. you don't have to hold anything.. just stand there and *zip* you have just cut the wood.. =) though they aren't for the average joe.
quote:Originally posted by WoodlawnCabinetry: I wasn't going to comment on this, but when I saw the word " ROTOZIP ", I couldn't help myself.
I would love to see anyone try to cut thru 1" Plexiglass with a RotoZip in one pass.
That's the funniest thing I've heard since a Rotozip can't cut a straight line thru 3/4" MDF and if you did try to cut 1" Plexiglass with a Rotozip you'd start melting the plexiglass before even getting a 1/4" into the cut.
About the only thing a RotoZip is good for is what it was designed for in the first place, making cutouts in sheet rock for outlets and lighting fixtures.
I have to stand up for rotozip here I used it to cut 3/4 MDF and plexi maybe not 1" thick stuff but i have used it with no problem. I can cut strighter with that than a router and it was quicker than a router.
Maybe you are using the wrong bits. But I had no problem with it I would recommond the rotozip to anyone but make sure you get the right bit for the project.
quote:Originally posted by WoodlawnCabinetry: I wasn't going to comment on this, but when I saw the word " ROTOZIP ", I couldn't help myself.
I would love to see anyone try to cut thru 1" Plexiglass with a RotoZip in one pass.
That's the funniest thing I've heard since a Rotozip can't cut a straight line thru 3/4" MDF and if you did try to cut 1" Plexiglass with a Rotozip you'd start melting the plexiglass before even getting a 1/4" into the cut.
About the only thing a RotoZip is good for is what it was designed for in the first place, making cutouts in sheet rock for outlets and lighting fixtures.
I have to stand up for rotozip here I used it to cut 3/4 MDF and plexi maybe not 1" thick stuff but i have used it with no problem. I can cut strighter with that than a router and it was quicker than a router.
Maybe you are using the wrong bits. But I had no problem with it I would recommond the rotozip to anyone but make sure you get the right bit for the project.
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
Thanks, I needed a good laugh this morning.
There's NO WAY in he!! that RotoZip is going to out perform a router and I don't care what bit you use in the RotoZip either. The tool doesn't have the amps, torque or horsepower. The bits that are sold for the tool can't and don't even compare with bits that you can use in a router.
So, in YOUR opinion, a Rotozip is going to outclass say a:
" 2 hp Dewalt Plunge Router " or a " 1 1/2" HP Porter Cable Router " or better yet a " 3 1/2 HP Dewalt Plunge Router"
About the only comparsion a Rotozip might stand up against is Trim Routers and even that would be a stretch. He!!l, I might as well get rid of all the routers I got, take the POS RotoZip, bronze it, put it in a display case and declare it the overall victor of portable power hand tools.
Tell you what, you get the vast majority of Custom Craftsman, Cabinet Makers, Woodworkers, Carpenters not to mention the numerous woodworking industry publications to agree that a RotoZip is better than a router in all applications that both tools would be used to perform, then you can make such statements.
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I have to agree with Woodlawn here too. I think rotozips are pieces of ****. I used to use one to do custom appliance installs and they suck. Flat out suck. Worst tool I have bought in awhile.
quote:Originally posted by WoodlawnCabinetry: I wasn't going to comment on this, but when I saw the word " ROTOZIP ", I couldn't help myself.
I would love to see anyone try to cut thru 1" Plexiglass with a RotoZip in one pass.
That's the funniest thing I've heard since a Rotozip can't cut a straight line thru 3/4" MDF and if you did try to cut 1" Plexiglass with a Rotozip you'd start melting the plexiglass before even getting a 1/4" into the cut.
About the only thing a RotoZip is good for is what it was designed for in the first place, making cutouts in sheet rock for outlets and lighting fixtures.
I have to stand up for rotozip here I used it to cut 3/4 MDF and plexi maybe not 1" thick stuff but i have used it with no problem. I can cut strighter with that than a router and it was quicker than a router.
Maybe you are using the wrong bits. But I had no problem with it I would recommond the rotozip to anyone but make sure you get the right bit for the project.
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
Thanks, I needed a good laugh this morning.
There's NO WAY in he!! that RotoZip is going to out perform a router and I don't care what bit you use in the RotoZip either. The tool doesn't have the amps, torque or horsepower. The bits that are sold for the tool can't and don't even compare with bits that you can use in a router.
So, in YOUR opinion, a Rotozip is going to outclass say a:
" 2 hp Dewalt Plunge Router " or a " 1 1/2" HP Porter Cable Router " or better yet a " 3 1/2 HP Dewalt Plunge Router"
About the only comparsion a Rotozip might stand up against is Trim Routers and even that would be a stretch. He!!l, I might as well get rid of all the routers I got, take the POS RotoZip, bronze it, put it in a display case and declare it the overall victor of portable power hand tools.
Tell you what, you get the vast majority of Custom Craftsman, Cabinet Makers, Woodworkers, Carpenters not to mention the numerous woodworking industry publications to agree that a RotoZip is better than a router in all applications that both tools would be used to perform, then you can make such statements.
So what I can't have an opinion then I jsut said for my appilication the rotozip worked great.
I used a router I own a router a own a 1 3/4hp black and decker I got at lowes. I burnt up my bit cuting mdf and i had to finsh cutting my holes for my subs and port so I whipped out my rotozip and it cut right through it fater than the router did.
I am sure that the routers you mentioned would outperform the rotozips but I just thought I would share my opinion sorry if you don't agree.
They wouldn't still be making th rotozip if others didn't think the same way.
PLus the rotozip and the roto do share one thing in common if you don't have a steady hand then they both are useless to you...
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