Making a cutout in Perspex

[mgartner]

Here is my project. I need to cut out a square shape, for a cat flap, in a sheet of 2mm perspex. What are the best tools and methods for this kind of cut? Jigsaw with metal cutting blade, electric drill for pilot holes, etc..??

Thanks,

M. Gartner

[ultimatehandyman]

Yes, carefully drill a pilot hole using a metal drill, then cut out the hole using a jigsaw and metal cutting blade.

[Bruv]

Be a hell of a lot easier to up the thickness of the perspex, 2mm will flap about a lot.

[mgartner]

ok, great thanks. I need the whole piece to be fairly lightweight--what do you think would be a better thickness to avoid flimsiness without getting too thick?

[amarg]

2 or 3mm should be fine, in such a small piece although you could probably get away with 5 or 6 mm thick