It is possible to scribe break acrylic such as Perspex, Lucite or Plexiglas using just a sharp knife and a straight edge. This technique is handy for cutting acrylic up to 4mm thick and is one of the quickest and easiest ways to cut acrylic sheet.

 

 

How to scribe break acrylic sheet using some basic hand tools, this will work on all makes of acrylic including Perspex, Plexiglas or Lucite.

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