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Title: Shed windows
Post by: netty on July 25, 2008, 16:27:02
Hi I have inherited a shed that needs some tlc. It was built by a carpenter so is structurely sound but it has no windows . I have aquired a large sheet of thick perspex and would ike to use it but have no idea as to cutting it ! Any advice would be welcome  :-\
Title: Re: Shed windows
Post by: Flunky on July 25, 2008, 16:33:01
Score quite deep with a stanley blade and then snap it.
Title: Re: Shed windows
Post by: Rixy on July 26, 2008, 21:54:40
Use a Dremel.
Title: Re: Shed windows
Post by: netty on July 28, 2008, 21:25:26
what is a Dremel Rixy  :-[
Title: Re: Shed windows
Post by: Rixy on July 28, 2008, 22:42:23
Quote from: netty on July 28, 2008, 21:25:26
what is a Dremel Rixy  :-[
ah, a Dremel is a rotary tool that can use many different attachments from cutting discs to polishing pads and from drill bits to grinding discs.  If you'd have had one i would have suggested using the Dremel with a cutting disc, however seeing as you haven't then probably the best bet i to try "score" the perspex several times with a Stanley Knife or similar cutting blade.
Title: Re: Shed windows
Post by: Andy H on July 28, 2008, 22:49:01
are yo near gatwick? I could cut it for you......
Title: Re: Shed windows
Post by: netty on July 31, 2008, 16:06:52
no andy I'm in south wales but thanks for the very kind offer :)
Title: Re: Shed windows
Post by: silly billy on July 31, 2008, 16:14:37
If its fairly thick you can use a hack saw or a fine toothed blade on a jigsaw.
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