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  • From: mike AT mysterycircuits.com
  • To: ch-scene AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: Cut some Acrylic?
  • Date: 21 Dec 2006 08:25:27 -0800

Thanks Matt and Jeff!

I did cut a little test piece with a jigsaw, and it cut off okay, just
a little jagged. I'll need a real uniform cut for each one. And a
smooth end on each side. It will be used to transmit light like a large
fiber optic. The pieces will be buttons.

I think a laser would be fab, but I don't know who has one :)

The rod itself was cheap.. maybe $7. Maybe I can send it off to get cut
somewhere?

Jeff - It was great to see you too at the Cover Up! I loved the Oasis
bobble head masks. Must have been tough playing with those on!

-Mike Walters
www.mysterycircuits.com





MattyH wrote:
> I've got various electric hand saws you're welcome to borrow. I'd try a
> fine-toothed blade on a jigsaw or reciprocating hand saw. You've got to
> clamp the acrylic down so it doesn't vibrate, it will chip/break fairly
> easily with power tools.
>
> At a shop that works with it, I think they cut it and then put a torch
> to it briefly which will clean up any scuffs and make it crystal clear.
>
> -Matt
> 423-6733
>
> Jeff Hart wrote:
> > this is a wild question, but would a heat source, say from a welding
> > tool cut that acrylic bar the way you need it? i was just thinking a
> > really focused beam of heat may slice it just the way you want it. my
> > dad was a welding guy, so that's why i thought of it. then again, i'm
> > like bobby hill to his hank hill and i don't know jack about how it
> > works. maybe it'll actually blow up real good and you'll sue me for
> > this suggestion! great seeing you at the great cover up by the way. i
> > kept this on-list as i love the discussions you get into with your
> > inventions. fascinating stuff there mike.
> >
> >
> > mike AT mysterycircuits.com wrote:
> >> Hmmm.. No one??
> >> If you're interested, please email me at mike @ mysterycircuits.com
> >> and we can discuss a price. I think this could be done with a band saw
> >> or something.
> >> Thanks!
> >> -Mike Walters
> >> www.mysterycircuits.com
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> mike AT mysterycircuits.com wrote:
> >>> Does anyone have means to cut acrylic rod? I have 4 feet (5/8" in
> >>> diameter) and I need to cut into twenty four 1 1/4" segments. It's for
> >>> a project. Please email me if so! mike @ mysterycircuits.com
> >>> Thanks!
> >>> -Mike Walters
> >>> www.mysterycircuits.com
> >





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