Bob shows you how you can cut acrylic lighting panels down to the size you need using simple tools available for under 40 at any large box store.
Best way to cut acrylic lighting panels.
How to cut an acrylic light diffuser step 1.
How to cut an acrylic lighting panel best way to cut light diffuser panels.
I am using a circular metal cutter.
You need to ensure that the work surface is stable.
Put on heavy work gloves.
This technique worked great and was quick for me especially if your careful.
Other methods to cut.
The score and break method is time consuming if the panels are thick or if you have to cut.
I taped the edges i wanted to cut with masking tape on both sides of the panel.
Push the acrylic through a table saw for a straight cut.
I then used a utility knife along a straight edge to cut through the panels to fit my light.
Start at one edge of the mark you made.
Materials needed to cut acrylic or plexiglass sheets acrylic sheet larger than the size of your project use a plastic laminate scorer to cut acrylic by hand use acrylic jigsaw blades to cut acrylic with a jigsaw use a 10 plastic cutting saw blade to cut acrylic on a miter saw or table saw use a 7.
Stretch the tape measure along the side of the acrylic light diffuser panel perpendicular to the side of the.
These prism sheets are fragile and can be difficult t.
How to cut acrylic sheet by hand.
Push the acrylic through the table saw at a steady pace being sure to keep your fingers out of the way of the saw.
How to cut hard plastic ceiling panels.
No clamping just cut straight through with light cuts until your all the way through the panel.
How to cut acrylic sheet by hand with only hand tools.
This is the one way i am able to successfully trim down the standard sheets sold at the hardware store.
Plaskolite an ohio based brand that manufactures acrylic and polycarbonate.
Measure the dimensions of the ceiling where the hard plastic panel is going to be installed such as over a fluorescent light ballast.
Cut edges of hard plastic panels can be sharp.
Set the acrylic light diffuser panel on a firm flat surface.