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<blockquote data-quote="kormath" data-source="post: 57563" data-attributes="member: 4199"><p>tape the acrylic before drilling, it will help to prevent cracking. Duct tape works well but can be a pain to clean off if left on the acrylic too long. Acrylic bits are best for drilling acrylic of course, but if you can't find those a metalworking drill bit is the next best. Woodworking drill bits aren't sharp enough and will cause cracks. The key is taking your time, and making sure the drill bits are sharp. </p><p></p><p>Soldering iron will work on thin acrylic, but it's a mess with thicker pieces, and if the acrylic melts and drips from the hole i've never been able to clean that off without ruining the clarity. </p><p></p><p>I've never made a spider cage with acrylic, but i've done some small containers for other hobbies. </p><p></p><p>Luckily my T's are all small enough i can resist making my own enclosure, for a while anyway <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kormath, post: 57563, member: 4199"] tape the acrylic before drilling, it will help to prevent cracking. Duct tape works well but can be a pain to clean off if left on the acrylic too long. Acrylic bits are best for drilling acrylic of course, but if you can't find those a metalworking drill bit is the next best. Woodworking drill bits aren't sharp enough and will cause cracks. The key is taking your time, and making sure the drill bits are sharp. Soldering iron will work on thin acrylic, but it's a mess with thicker pieces, and if the acrylic melts and drips from the hole i've never been able to clean that off without ruining the clarity. I've never made a spider cage with acrylic, but i've done some small containers for other hobbies. Luckily my T's are all small enough i can resist making my own enclosure, for a while anyway :) Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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