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<blockquote data-quote="chuck c" data-source="post: 142757" data-attributes="member: 2907"><p>I like Tom's. I plan to do mine just about that same height when it gets warm. I got a spare in last years' deal for a parts bike so I will keep one full size for cold.</p><p></p><p>I'd advise not trying to cut the acrylic if it's very cold. Normally it wouldn't matter but it's now 30+ years old and might be a bit brittle. I'd want it to be at least 60*. Setting up to use a router is more work but the edge will need almost no finishing. If you use a saw you will have to file/sand the edge. Go easy there! If you go crazy with a power tool you'll overheat it and in a few days you'll have lots of ugly tiny hairline cracks called "crazing". You can use a power sander, just let the paper cut. Don't bare down and don't keep it in one spot, keep it moving. I suggest practicing on the piece you cut off.</p><p></p><p>When you've got it pretty smooth you can make it glassy and shiny by very lightly brushing it with a propane torch flame. It will melt just a paper thickness of it and make it super smooth. For sure practice that on scrap!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chuck c, post: 142757, member: 2907"] I like Tom's. I plan to do mine just about that same height when it gets warm. I got a spare in last years' deal for a parts bike so I will keep one full size for cold. I'd advise not trying to cut the acrylic if it's very cold. Normally it wouldn't matter but it's now 30+ years old and might be a bit brittle. I'd want it to be at least 60*. Setting up to use a router is more work but the edge will need almost no finishing. If you use a saw you will have to file/sand the edge. Go easy there! If you go crazy with a power tool you'll overheat it and in a few days you'll have lots of ugly tiny hairline cracks called "crazing". You can use a power sander, just let the paper cut. Don't bare down and don't keep it in one spot, keep it moving. I suggest practicing on the piece you cut off. When you've got it pretty smooth you can make it glassy and shiny by very lightly brushing it with a propane torch flame. It will melt just a paper thickness of it and make it super smooth. For sure practice that on scrap! [/QUOTE]
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