How To Cut Acrylic Sheets?

You can cut acrylic sheets in a couple of ways.  If you are doing it manually a coping saw is a good clean way. You can then smooth the edges with emery cloth.  If you want a clean edge you can use brass to give a lovely smooth edge.  There are numerous types of electric saw with a similar blade to a coping saw.  Do not use a band saw as the edges will melt.  Really thin sheets can be cut with a heat wire.

Manually, a coping saw can be used. You can then smooth the edges with emery. If you want a clean edge you can use brass to give a lovely smooth edge. There are numerous types of electric saw with a similar blade to a coping saw.