agzy Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I have several of these in washroom of van. Problem is over the sink where shelf too wide. Any one know how to cut acrylics down to size? Quote CARPE DIEM While we're talking, envious time is fleeing: pluck the day, put no trust in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 If you really must, I would use a fine toothed hacksaw blade and cut close to the scribed line leaving a small amount to allow refinishing the edge, chalked fine file then a steel to scrape and lightly radius the edge. Acrylic can crack easily, could you not swop it for a narrower shelf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nme2no1 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Find someone with a laser cutter like georgigal on here, glass polished edge, no danger to the shelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stanley Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Call into local Glaziers and get a bit of Polycarbonate sheet, usually some in the gash bin for free or a drink. This is the stuff that vandal proof windows etc are made of. can be cut with a saw and drilled etc just like wood but unlike acrylic does not shatter or crack. Warm it slowly with a hot air gun and you can even bend it. Almost indistructable in normal use. Make a new shelf = NO Risk. Quote Kia KX 3 auto / Bailey Alicanto Grande Estoril and Swift Challenger 570 (2010 model Not towed - used as a static) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I use painters tape, and cut thro the tape it helps with edge breakaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyMark Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I use a tilers wet cutter and go slow. Quote Just beginning our adventure. 95% of my time on CT I use my phone. As a result correct spelling and grammer will be used sparingly. This is due to fat fingers. Please don't let it bother you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiegal Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 In the 4 years I have worked with acrylic, never have I had a sheet/ piece shatter . You have to make sure you get the right material for the job and the correct thickness. Cut right with a laser cutter then no stress cracks will be on the cut edge and it is smooth with no rough edges. No filing/ sanding/ sawing needed. Its safer than glass. If acrylic were to break, it does not shatter, it cracks. If it shatters. .. using the wrong stuff as there are different types of acrylic. An acrylic shelf is perfectly fine. I have no experience with cutting acrylic with anything other than a laser cutter. ... had no need to!!. Quote I think my Guardian Angel Drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nme2no1 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Call into local Glaziers and get a bit of Polycarbonate sheet, usually some in the gash bin for free or a drink. This is the stuff that vandal proof windows etc are made of. can be cut with a saw and drilled etc just like wood but unlike acrylic does not shatter or crack. Warm it slowly with a hot air gun and you can even bend it. Almost indistructable in normal use. Make a new shelf = NO Risk. Not a rigid as acrylic and therefore no so good for shelves unless you have a lot of supports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyMark Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 In the 4 years I have worked with acrylic, never have I had a sheet/ piece shatter . You have to make sure you get the right material for the job and the correct thickness. Cut right with a laser cutter then no stress cracks will be on the cut edge and it is smooth with no rough edges. No filing/ sanding/ sawing needed. Its safer than glass. If acrylic were to break, it does not shatter, it cracks. If it shatters. .. using the wrong stuff as there are different types of acrylic. An acrylic shelf is perfectly fine. I have no experience with cutting acrylic with anything other than a laser cutter. ... had no need to!!. Had a quick look and those laser cutters are expensive! Quote Just beginning our adventure. 95% of my time on CT I use my phone. As a result correct spelling and grammer will be used sparingly. This is due to fat fingers. Please don't let it bother you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agzy Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 The company I bought the shelves from are willing to sell me one customised to my dimensions which is fine as I can use the other elsewhere. Considered all your suggestions folks but either cost or my own cack handedness put me off the cutting route, thanks anyway. Quote CARPE DIEM While we're talking, envious time is fleeing: pluck the day, put no trust in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiegal Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Had a quick look and those laser cutters are expensive! yup. Quote I think my Guardian Angel Drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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