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Re: Cutting Lexan

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Originally Posted by sparksandtabs
What kind of blade do I need to cut lexan and acrylic on a table saw? It doesn't have to be the same blade.
Note that their is a great difference in how these two materials cut. Lexan will cut without problems with a steel or carbide-tipped rip saw blade. A crosscut saw blade will leave a very wide cutting path. Acrylic is very different, and will shatter if you try to saw it on a table saw. Best to use a band saw or a jigsaw and go slowly.
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