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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kormath" data-source="post: 58605" data-attributes="member: 4199">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<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Safety!  Goggles or face shield, never wear gloves as they may get caught.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">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.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">never use a wood bit, they're too dull and will ruin the acrylic with cracks and chipping.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Practice!  Use a scrap piece and get comfy with the speed and pressure needed to prevent chipping and cracks.  </li> </ul>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 <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />   Also my hands are steadier with a heavy drill than an iron.</blockquote>

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