I cut and work with plexiglass a lot, and find Bi Metal Hole Saws to be best, especially if they are used in a drill press at a fairly low speed.
The type of glass most commonly used is Plexiglas which is an acrylic polymer. Another type used as an alternative to Plexiglas is polycarbonate.
Yes, not only is Plexiglas completely recyclable, it is also extremely durable. This type of glass is not recycled with standard glass but can be taken to most recycling centers.
with a bung hole saw o with a bung hole saw or bung bit
"Yes, a hole saw is a circular saw. It is primarlily used to cut through thin materials and is used in a drill. Hole saws, or circular saws, are used to cut wood, plastic, concrete, or stone, depending on the type you have." A hole saw refers to the bit. Round bit like a piece of pipe, used in a drill, that cuts a hole and leave a donut or plug from the hole instead of an auger or butterfly bit that chips out all of the wood in the hole. A circular saw is the saw that uses a flat circular blade to cut in a straight line.
Plexiglas weighs less
I believe " Lexan " would be the sturdiest
Saber saw ... plus a drill for a starter hole (or 4 corner holes).
A plexiglas box is a light transparent weather resistant thermoplastic container.
You can use the same drill you use for drilling metal. Answer: Yes you can use a metal drill bit, but you have to be very careful with Plexiglas when drilling, it can chip-out, break-out, or even crack the Plexiglas. The way to drill without no chip-out is to sandwich the Plexiglas between two pieces of wood. TIP: make sure the Plexiglas is held tight between the 2 pieces of wood when drilling.
A hole saw is a round metal cup with teeth on the rim and usually a threaded centre hole to mount it on an arbor. Most common uses are cutting lock holes in doors and holes for faucets in new countertop.
Plexiglas has it's own proprietary adhesives. Most are essentially plexiglas melted in a liquid such as Methyl ethyl ketone. -Used properly this melts the edges together, -the smoother the cut edge, the better your joint will be. I smooth my edges on a planer. Adhesives for different uses with Plexiglass are IPS Weld On #4, #10 and #16. -Many of these are available in local plastics stores.
The density of plexiglas is rho = 1,190 kg/m³ or rho = 1.19 g/cm3.