How To Drill Through Acrylic Sheet
If you just drill a pilot hole then jump right to a big size bit you will likely crack the plastic.
How to drill through acrylic sheet. Lay the 3 8 inch plywood on a firm flat surface that allows you to work easily and place the acrylic sheet on. Place the 1x4 inch piece of wood across the acrylic sheet and secure the plank to the top of the acrylic sheet. A brief shop tip on how to drill clean holes in acrylic and other plastics. How to drill an acrylic sheet step 1.
To drill your plexiglass sheet you may consider acquiring a plexiglass drill to simplify the process. Put on your safety. The gradually go up in drill bit sizes until you reach your desired diameter. Here is a video on how to properly drill through acrylic plexiglass.
First you need to drill a small diameter pilot hole to get started.