Can this Circle Cutter be used to cut 1/8" or even 1/4" acrylic sheets? And if so which cutting bit should be used?
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Yes, use the 561 bit.You must be sure to keep the speed down to about an 8 to avoid chipping the acrylic, do not rush.Be sure to clamp the acrylic and use water when cutting. When you have the hole cut, use some fine sandpaper to smooth the edge.
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I used this Circle Cutter to cut 1/2" Oak.. I have never cut acrylic, but my best guess is that the Circle Cutter will work just fine with a #561 bit. Here is a link you might find helpful..http://www.ehow.com/how_7360848_cut-acrylic-dremel.html
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Yes, use the 561 bit. You must be sure to keep the speed down to about an 8 to avoid chipping the acrylic, do not rush. Be sure to clamp the acrylic and use water when cutting. When you have the hole cut, use some fine sandpaper to smooth the edge.
1038360
Hi Dennis.You can cut up to 3/4 of an inch (20 mm) with this tool. The included cutting bit can handle that depth.Please just use a very low feeding speed of the tool that the Dremel machine can handle it.Best regardsClaes Berge
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It most definitely won't cut a 2mm. soft wood. It's a good & precise tool, but only for light duty use. - It will handle business card thickness cardstock, but nothing more. - I have since obtained a Zutter Round-it-All Heavy Duty Corner Rounder to cut the 1/32" card I use. The cut isn't as clean as I would like, but it beats doing it by hand with scissors. Martha Stewart makes an inexpensive heavy-duty corner rounder that I would like to try, but they don't say what the radius of the cut is. (I require a 1/8" radius, equivalent to a 1/4" diameter.) If you search corner rounder on eBay, you will see many varieties from light duty to heavy duty table mounted ones.
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Sorry, I couldn't say. I use this for styrene plastic, although I do cut up to .04 In thick sheets with it (it does take a mighty whack to get through). The one thing I do notice, if you do not cut through the stock with a single hit, the circle's edges will be irregular and uneven. Hope this helps.
1994953
No. You should look at the Fiskars Circle Cutter, which cuts 1-8 inch circles, and you set the size.
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Btw, for magnification I don't think you need to take it from the center. Test this first for your project. If you can take your circular piece from the edge you can save a good portion of the remainder. Possibly get two 5" pieces from one sheet.
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I cut 1/8" plastic engraving stock with it. It works great if you are careful to use a sturdy straight edge and make 2 or more passes and then snap it.
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I'm not completely sure AI understand what you're asking. If you had an angled side and wanted to rip a piece parallel to that, it would work. But circular saws aren't designed to cut curves. It might work to some extent, but it is meant for straight cuts parallel to straight edges. If you are trying to square up a piece that isn't square, the only things that will work are squares designed to do that or some fussy triangular measuring.
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can use a circular saw for most of the cuts. also needed a jigsaw,drills .. I think 4 sheets of 3/4" and 2 sheets of 1/4".
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Have not cut poly. Have cut styrene plastic 1/16th and 3/32 easily. (just turn the heat up a bit). Don't see it can't cut 1/8. Take your time...move slowly. Hope this helps. R/DLF
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I own three random orbit sanders and two of these, I use the 1'4" sheet sander to sand curves/round overs...I also use it to sand large pieces that I have shot with sand an seal...works great.
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I use for cutting out appliqued fabric pieces with paper backing attached. Have not cut individual paper with it. I do believe it would work.
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yes with no problem.... you would need to use a straight cut bit, 1/4" or maybe even a little smaller 1/8" just take it easy and it would work fine.. you can do some amazing things with this tool.... you ought to see some of the artwork I have done with it.....
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No it is a straight glass cutter. For acrylic your best bet is a circular saw or a scroll saw for tight shape work. Just keep the plastic covering on while working at you don't scratch the product
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Standard size 1/4 inch bits will not fit but you can purchase assortments of 1/8 inch "precision" bits that have hex heads and other assortments that may be suitable for your needs. search for "precision bits."
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Not a good choice because you would break or have to utilize a number of the etch type bits to complete this heavier type job. Standard straight bit will cut, but take a lot to do it with the smaller bits!! Regular standard size bits and router for best and safest cutouts. Good Luck!
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There are 3 circle cutters. One is 1 5/8" in diameter, the second is 1 1/8" in diameter, and the third one is 6/8" in diameter. If you meant to say "diameter" instead of "radius," the second one should fit your needs. If you meant "radius" none of them will work. The largest one has a radius of only 13/16". I hope this helps.
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The Band Saw, yes; the factory-supplied blade, probably. I used my factory-supplied blade to cut clear acrylic sheet (Plexi-Glass), which was around 2-3 mm thick. The saw/blade cut it just fine, but it did not cut it accurately (straight) -- for accurate/square cuts, you will need to use a table saw (use a blade with 80-100 teeth-per-inch; feed slowly to avoid over-heating the blade), not a band saw. Cheers!