Pasta Prime Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 (edited) So I made a base to mount my amp on out of plexiglass yesterday so I cut the basic shape with a table saw then used my jig saw to cut out the center section. With the jig saw all it did was melt the crap and it was a pain to get hte center section out and I cracked it. Luckily I was able to glue the crack and it didn't break off. Ill get a pic of the actual plexi tomorrow but here is what I can get from work. So what do you guys use to get a nice smooth cuts on plexi? I would have used my router but I dont have any template guide bushings and I'm not a free hander. Edited May 26, 2012 by redrebel66 New build coming........ YouTube:http://www.youtube.c...6?feature=guide Old Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d-on-the-cheap/ Old Screen name: Redrebel66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Jig saw and sanding. If not get a shop where u buy the plexi to cut it for you bc they have computers to cut it perfectly Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasta Prime Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Yeah thats what I did but there has to be a better way to DIY. What blade types are best for plexi? New build coming........ YouTube:http://www.youtube.c...6?feature=guide Old Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d-on-the-cheap/ Old Screen name: Redrebel66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 I use a finer blade. One in the middle of mdf and metal fineness if that makes sense. Used that for 1/4 inches plexi Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasta Prime Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Thanks, I'll have to try that. I have one more to make for my other amp. New build coming........ YouTube:http://www.youtube.c...6?feature=guide Old Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d-on-the-cheap/ Old Screen name: Redrebel66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasta Prime Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Here it is all lit up: New build coming........ YouTube:http://www.youtube.c...6?feature=guide Old Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d-on-the-cheap/ Old Screen name: Redrebel66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassface Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 (edited) I would probably put some blue tape on the bottom of the jigsaw so it doesnt scratch the plexi. Also you may want to use wax on the blade, it will reduce friction. Edited May 26, 2012 by bassface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasta Prime Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 I would probably put some blue tape on the bottom of the jigsaw so it doesnt scratch the plexi. That is a good idea too but for this I just sanded face since it wont be seen. New build coming........ YouTube:http://www.youtube.c...6?feature=guide Old Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d-on-the-cheap/ Old Screen name: Redrebel66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasta Prime Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Here is what I made. You can see where it cracked but its not going to affect anything. New build coming........ YouTube:http://www.youtube.c...6?feature=guide Old Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d-on-the-cheap/ Old Screen name: Redrebel66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Make the shape in mdf first. Then double stick or hot glue the pieces together and use a flush trim on a router to copy that to the plexi 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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