How to easily drill plexiglass, lexan and acrylic sheets

How to easily drill plexiglass, lexan and acrylic sheets
DIY How to Easily drill holes in Plexiglass, Lexan and Acrylic Sheets. Learn just how easy it is to drill holes with a step drill or standard twist bit. We used WD40 as a lubricant but almost any oil or even dish soap can be used. Easy step by step instructions.

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[Nichrs]

Thank you so much for this video. I watched several before that used industrial tools that not everyone has access and many of them give us more fear than trust. Your video is the opposite, simple, affordable and passes confidence that, with proper care, anyone can accomplish this task. Thanks again!

[Komgol]

I love how simple this video is. You get straight to the point, and I appreciate that. Very helpful tips as well!

[heyheythecat]

Of all the acrylic drilling videos, this is the best.

[jimboalogo]

The painter's tape/WD-40 method worked like a charm. It turned out perfectly. That's genius. And simple! Other videos made this task way too complicated. Big thumbs up!

[DAVESLAM]

Just an FYI: Plexiglas and Lexan are both Trade Names. Plexiglas is "Acrylic" and Lexan is "Polycarbonate". Acrylic will crack/break, it doesn't shatter like tempered glass. Lexan is "Virtually Unbreakable", it is however softer than Acrylic so it does scratch easier.

[clooney]

Nicely done how-to video. Much more importantly it worked for me. I used painter’s tape and an almost new 2mm metalwork bit. Went slow, hole perfect.

[yairakatz]

I used this as a guide to drilling holes in a 1/4 inch thick piece of acrylic. I only had a normal drill bit. It took a really long time (I had to drill a lot of holes), but it was successful! Thank you.

[canuckleshucks]

Step bits and crown point are pretty good, had good luck with them for 37 years in the sign biz. For polycarbonates keep water on surface to avoid melting. Low end extruded utility grade acrylic is more prone to cracking and melting apposed to cast acrylite GP or plexiglass G

[tomherd]

I forgot to add something about Step Drills. While they change sizes from smaller at the tip to larger there is another size to consider. This would be the size (depth) of each size step. I had picked up a Step Drill from my welding store which has a larger depth size for thicker metals. The same would hold true for different thickness of plexiglass.
Just thought I would add more confusion to what should be a simple process. But if one is going to buy one it would be good to know it could drill the wanted size hold completely through the material being drilled.
Thanks again!

[michaelpaul]

Very helpful. I am glad I found this site before drilling.

[jayc]

That was a terrific tutorial on Drilling holes in plexiglass. Short, concise and very efficient! Thank you and best wishes.

[Raul]

Acrylic, is poly methyl methacrylate and that's what Plexiglass is also, So twice you called out the same thing by different names.
Lexan is just a trade name for Polycarbonate. If you are going to do machining operations on MethylMethacrylate, you need to do a Stress relief operation, or you will likely get crazing in the plastic as the stress develops into little shatters. Not needed for polycarb'

[OurCatioHome]

Thank you so much, your video was quick and to the point, just what I needed to hear...

[artdonovandesign]

I wouldn't be in business if it weren't for Step Drill Bits! They're the most versatile drill bits I've ever used. And of all the brand's out there, there is only ONE kind I've found to be the all-time winner: "Unibit" by Irwin Tools because of it's superior SINGLE FLUTE DESIGN. Accept no substitutes!

[TrojanHorse]

Great video and tips, thank you!
P.S. In case anyone wants to know, they do make special bits to drill plastics, but they can be pricey.

[brooklynarman]

I used the drill bit method and it worked beautifully!!! Thank you!!!!

[thekbshouse]

So use lube, insert it in with light pressure. Got it.

[mccartney]

FAB INFO..JUST WHAT i NEEDED..THANK YOU

[tomherd]

Good video. If I am correct my take from the video is the drill bit of choice would be the STEP DRILL. Thinking the pulling action of the twist drill would be removed.
Thanks for sharing.

[sahzookey]

Your videos really motivate me to begin projects.