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HOW TO cut ACRYLIC at home S1 .ep 139

October 13, 2024 · 11 min · 2K views

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Edgar replaces the acrylic panels on a set of boat hatches by cutting 8mm acrylic sheets purchased from Bold.1:35 He uses a jigsaw equipped with a fine-toothed metal-cutting blade to achieve a clean finish without splintering or chipping the material.2:06 Beyond the four hatch panels, he cuts an additional piece for the companionway door.1:49 While Edgar prepares the acrylic and cuts ceiling wood for interior finishing, Sâmia and Davi apply polyester filler to the hatch lids to prepare them for painting.5:31 The work process involves Edgar acting as a material supplier for his crew to ensure they can continue their respective tasks, such as laminating edges and installing interior trim.7:37 The project progress was briefly interrupted by a 107 km/h windstorm in São Paulo that caused a 24-hour power outage.9:30 Using a jigsaw with a metal-cutting blade provides a precise, manageable method for cutting acrylic sheets at home.

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