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Tip for Drilling Through Plexiglass

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April 7, 2023September 13, 2017

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Plexiglass is a great substitute for glass, but it has one limitation. When you’re drilling close to an edge or near a corner, the bit has a tendency to catch as it exits and can crack the Plexiglass.

Here’s a tip to prevent that: Sandwich the Plexiglass between two layers of 1/4-inch plywood. Mark your holes on the plywood and drill through all three layers.

Watch the video for details.

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Joe Truini

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Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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