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8/7/12 at 12:11am
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Hey all ...

I am about to embark on my first acrylic mod ... A PSU cover ... but I have never cut acrylic before ...

What is the best method for cutting acrylic and bending it

All information would be greatly appreciated

kind Regards.
Edited by Emissary of Pain - 8/7/12 at 1:35am
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8/7/12 at 2:12am
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8/7/12 at 2:25am
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Thanks for the link ...

I am battling to use the search function on my phone ...
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