Cutting 15mm dia Clear Acrylic tubing - help!

WildHouseModels · Post by **WildHouseModels** » Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:47 am

Hi Guys,

Anyone know how to cut clear acrylic tubing safely with minimal damage to the tube? I have 15mm tube with 1mm thickness and need to make a clean cut - would you try and use a Dremmel or have the tubing laser cut?

I need lengths of around 55mm....

Johnnycrash · Post by **Johnnycrash** » Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:03 pm

Run your knife around the tube a few times scoring it. Then flex it at that mark, should snap off clean. To be sure, measure long, and then sand the end smooth.

SpaceRanger1 · Post by **SpaceRanger1** » Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:09 pm

Use a miter box and a modeller's razor saw.

Ziz · Post by **Ziz** » Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:51 pm

Regardless of what tools you use, put masking tape around the tube to protect it. The tape will also help you keep your saw or knife from straying off target.

WildHouseModels · Post by **WildHouseModels** » Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:52 am

Thanks guys! Great advice....