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[kormath]

When I drill my acrylic, I use a very small but to start, and go a lil bigger each time until I reCh the desired size. That way there are no chips, and the holes are nice n clean

If you don't have various bit sizes for acrylic, i've always taped the spot to drill to prevent chips and cracks. Unless I've goofed drilling the hole i have yet to have one come out with a flaw.

Other tips for drilling acrylic

• Safety! Goggles or face shield, never wear gloves as they may get caught.
• Make sure the drill bit is very sharp, acrylic bits are best or metal bits if you can't get acrylic, you can sharpen or hone them with a fine file or emery cloth. When i was making cases for some of my collections i'd have a few bits set aside that i used for only acrylic to keep from dulling them and ruining my acrylic project.
• never use a wood bit, they're too dull and will ruin the acrylic with cracks and chipping.
• Practice! Use a scrap piece and get comfy with the speed and pressure needed to prevent chipping and cracks.

You can also melt the holes, I don't like doing it that way but some prefer it. Use a soldering iron or a wood burning tool. I just hate the stink of burning plastic and I usually end up with a drip of melted acrylic where i don't want it and mess up the project, or I bump the iron somewhere and ruin it. I'm a bit of a klutz Also my hands are steadier with a heavy drill than an iron.