Builders/Lasercut Hints
Tips to remember before starting
Over tightening
Careful when tightening any screws or bolts, Acrylic does not show stress very well. Resist the urge to give it one more turn. Remember if it is tight enough to hold the parts in place there no need to go any further. You also can always come back and re-tighten something if it comes loose.
Fixing Cracked parts
If you do happen to over-tighten a piece and it cracks do not worry too much.
- First make sure you have all of the broken bits.
- Test your glue. If you bought the kit from Ian use some of the scrap border pieces to test your glue. Some super glues will work on Acrylic. Let the test part sit for several hours to make sure it really holds.If you want to make sure it works. Use an acrylic solvent such as "Plastic Weld" Or "Weld-on 4". (Most acrylic solvents do contain hazardous chemicals so use gloves and in well ventilated areas.)
- Carefully glue one piece at a time. Hold the glue piece in for at least 30 second with light pressure. Let it dry/cure for a few minutes before gluing another piece.
- Let the now fixed part dry completely. Read the label for the curing time (usually 24-36 hours)
- I know you may want to rush this part but it is better to take your time and do it right once rather than have to redo it several times.
