by TLHarrell » Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:19 pm
Don't even need a special acrylic drill bit. I use just the standard drill bits from Harbor Freight. Just take your time and don't push. Slow drill, firm pressure. You should immediately start getting a huge curl of plastic. If you're getting fluff, increase pressure slightly and decrease speed. Test first on a small scrap just to get the hang of it. I usually back my piece with a sheet of MDF and clamp next to where I'm drilling so it doesn't fracture on the other side. I also slow way down right as it's starting to punch through so it doesn't grab.
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