What kind of drill bits and router bits should i use if im drilling or routing plexiglass?
I am currently working on a project of mine and it deals with large pieces of plexiglass. Except I don’t know what drill bits or router bits to use. Please help me. Thanks a lot in advance.
black and decker used to (still might) make a pilot point drill bit call "Bullet" bits. They cut extemely clean, even in Plexiglass. I found this site…
http://www.wttool.com/category-exec/category_id/18648/nm/Jobber_s_Length_Bullet_Drills
you should be able to call around and ask for them by name; you wont be disappointed.
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June 27th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
drill bits, use what is called a middle point, bit, tip is shaped like a W, any router bit will work, but the speed is the problem, need to slow the speed down, on router
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maint man
June 27th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
I do know that you should use blue painters tape on the plexiglass before you try to drill it or cut it with a saw. I used regular drill bits, and the tape. My holes came out fine. Go slow too.
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June 27th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
A regular wood bit should work fine. The router may be more of a problem. The speed of the bit will produce heat and may start melting the plexi.
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June 27th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
black and decker used to (still might) make a pilot point drill bit call "Bullet" bits. They cut extemely clean, even in Plexiglass. I found this site…
http://www.wttool.com/category-exec/category_id/18648/nm/Jobber_s_Length_Bullet_Drills
you should be able to call around and ask for them by name; you wont be disappointed.
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June 27th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Router bits is best and drill at a mediaum speed with not so much pressure or you will crack the plexi glass. Been there done it.
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