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The problem with drilling plastic is that conventional bits will "catch" on the plastic, pulling the bit into the hole with more force than desired, typically cracking the plastic being drilled. Using step-up method to drill the hole will not eliminate this problem. Lacking the aforementioned hole saw, the spade bit is a better choice.
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2022年4月27日 · Plexiglass is really brittle, yes it can be cut with a hole saw, I have had the best luck with a sandwich wood plexiglass wood held together with clamps, after pilot bit is through start dribbling water in the hole, once wood is cut through add more water in the large hole high speed not much force and keep wet, I made a great 1/2’ base for a router and the first carbide I had that let loose ...
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Plexiglass, Lexan, Plastic Drill Bits These are the bits you need for drilling Plexiglass, Lexan polycarbonate, PETG, and other clear plastics. The special tip design carves through the plastic (not for use with wood or metal). It takes a special drill bit to properly drill through Plexiglas, Lucite, Acrylite, or Perspex acrylic sheet.
Drilling Countersink for Acrylic Tub-Shower Surround Fasteners
I am planning on installing a Delta 400 Classic Curve Acrylic Tub and matching Surround. Above, and around, the surround will be Purple drywall or Cement Board. Tile will not be involved. I would like to put the board directly over the flange, rather than resting it on top and mudding the gap. The instructions call for Pan or Round Head screws.
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Create a number of these holes around the edge of the circle. If one hole is too close to another, no worries, but keep it clear of the drawn circle. Once you've created this ring of holes, use a burr bit to break the edges, allowing the center section to drop out.
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However, the holes were off by a 1 cm and this does not seem feasible to install multiple stations. Another solution I thought about is to get a huge clear plexiglass sheet, hold it against mirror to mark where are the hook holes. Drill them on plexiglass. Then put the Plexiglas against the wall and mark the holes on the wall.
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2017年8月22日 · By not excluding drilling into the wall, you may have more options at hand. The first configuration that comes to mind is a modification of the "hidden shelf" design. Drilling a hole in the studs to take bolts forming a line to support the bottom of the sign would be similar to the hidden shelf construction.
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2018年1月20日 · Polycarbonate (Lexan) might be a better choice than acrylic (aka Plexiglas, Lucite or Perspex). It's very tough but a bit softer with a bit of a yellow cast in the transparent 'color', whereas acrylic tends to be hard, more transparent and much more brittle. See, for example, this comparison. I would still drill the holes of nail diameter + a bit.
How to drill into an acrylic tub to create an overflow drain
2018年2月13日 · If you did the layout on the inside, start drilling there, still gently. What will happen, the drill will drop more rapidly through faster than you can react and dash the cutting teeth against the finish tub. Too aggressive and you may tear out a chunk of acrylic. The idea is at least from the inside, drill the 1/4" pilot hole.
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2020年2月15日 · A drill bit will cut holes in acrylic, but don’t use acrylic or you will probably experience breakage like your example. Use polycarbonate, a name brand is Lexan. It can be purchased in the same thickness. It is usually a bit more expensive but it will not crack even when dropped, or hit with a hammer but will preform exactly the same otherwise.