What kind of drill bits and router bits should i use if im drilling or routing plexiglass?

Question

I am currently working on a project of mine and it deals with large pieces of plexiglass. Except I don't know what drill bits or router bits to use. Please help me. Thanks a lot in advance.

Answer 1

black and decker used to (still might) make a pilot point drill bit call "Bullet" bits. They cut extemely clean, even in Plexiglass. I found this site...
http://www.wttool.com/category-exec/category_id/18648/nm/Jobber_s_Length_Bullet_Drills

you should be able to call around and ask for them by name; you wont be disappointed.

Answer 2

It isn't going to work. A drill press doesn't turn the bit fast enough, at any belt setting, to work with a Router bit. As slow as the bit would be turning it would dig in to the wood. I wouldn't even recommend trying it as when it digs in it will probably throw that piece of wood across the room. If it throws it at you it could cause a grave injury. If you have a good detail sander, patience and a steady hand you can do a pretty good round over by sanding. A lot depends on the size of the wood and how much rounding you want.

Answer 3

I do know that you should use blue painters tape on the plexiglass before you try to drill it or cut it with a saw. I used regular drill bits, and the tape. My holes came out fine. Go slow too.

Answer 4

A regular wood bit should work fine. The router may be more of a problem. The speed of the bit will produce heat and may start melting the plexi.

Answer 5

drill bits, use what is called a middle point, bit, tip is shaped like a W, any router bit will work, but the speed is the problem, need to slow the speed down, on router

Answer 6

Router bits is best and drill at a mediaum speed with not so much pressure or you will crack the plexi glass. Been there done it.

Answer 7

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