[Land-speed] Drilling Plexiglass

James Tone gmc6power at earthlink.net
Fri Apr 17 08:03:18 MDT 2009


I'm not sure but I think "plexiglass" in not allowed. I believe "Lexan" (GE Patent)  cast acrylic, or certain Polycarbonates (SP?) is allowed as Rich says.
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>Most windows in my car are Lexan which is much more forgiving. When drilling 
>Plexiglas (cast Acrylic) I use center or spotting drills. Works well.  RF
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>> There are many Plexiglas windscreens in LSR. That material is always at 
>> risk
>> of cracking when drilling. To lower the risk you never drill it cold, 
>> always
>> ensure it is warm first. The video shows why a drill causes a cracking
>> problem and how to modify it to lower the risk.
>> http://www.eaa.org/video/homebuilders.html?videoId=19802261001
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>>   -Elon
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