I have found that applying tape to plexi along cut line reduces chipping, etc from saw. masking tape is fine.
Bill Low

"Palms, Anthony" wrote:

> I do archival framing on a regular basis. In most cases, using plexiglas or
> acrylic sheets as they are called. These acrylic sheets can be easily cut on
> a table saw using a composite blade. A regular crosscut blade would also
> work. But the cut may not be as smooth. Or you can score the material and
> snap it along the score mark. There is a scoring tool for this.
>
> The material is bonded using a solvent cement, something like Weld On #3,
> applied with a needle, not unlike medical syringe.
>
> If the edges are visible, they can be flame polished using a touch. First
> the sheets are run through the jointer to smooth the saw blade marks. You
> can also scrape it smooth with a razor or sand paper block.
>
> They sell plex cleaners. But mild soap and water with a soft rag works just
> as well.
>
> But a visit to the local plex supplier is recommended. AIN Plastics has
> branches nation wide 1-800-431-2451.
>
> Tony Palms
> USF Contemporary Art Museum
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Richard Barnes" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2001 5:19 PM
> > Subject: Working with Plexiglass
> >
> >
> > > Hello, list-members.  I'm fairly new to the list, although I have been
> > > "lurking" for a little while.  My wife is the artist of the family and I
> > am
> > > the builder/carpenter.  She has expressed a desire for some pieces to be
> > > framed behind Plexiglas, or perhaps to be encased in Plexiglas, similar
> > to
> > > displays that we have seen in museums.  I am totally unfamiliar with the
> > > material, so I'll ask:  Would anyone like to share their expertise or
> > point
> > > me to a resource where I could learn about working with this material?
> > > Specifically, I am looking for advice/knowledge on cutting,
> > > smoothing/polishing edges and techniques for bonding pieces together.
> > > Thanks in advance.
> >
>
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