Cutting plexiglass - tips or techniques?

I cut mica sheets to size on a table saw for doing cabinets.  Just have never had the need, or problems cutting plastic  other ways, to have tried it on the table saw.  When cutting the mica sheets, I place and old piece of 1/4" paneling on the table saw, turn on the blade and crank it up through the paneling to the height I want, then rip away.  I do not see any reason why the same would not work for plastic.

[Creighton]

Great tips all, Thanks!!
Creighton

[sodaworks]

I grew up working in a family business that specializes in plastic extrusion. We always used a band saw on "fast speed" and sprayed the blade with silicone spray for best results. '>

[timsmore]

Brian,  THanks for the machine.  I guess by your posting that I am the owner of the VF 77B-A.  I did the switch as you explained and I'm happy.  Can't really figure out the site for all the stuff you mentioned but I'll keep plugging away.  Everyone, Brian is great to work with.  By the way I purchased today from him and all is well.  That is the beer is COLD!!!  Thanks again.:D

[BryanH]

Hey Tim - welcome.  Glad to hear that you got the 77 home safe and sound.  Give me a call if you need some pointers... but my guess is that you'll get the hang of this site soon enough.  Enjoy your turkey and the machine!

[BryanH]

Oh yeah - I tried a finer blade on the jigsaw (don't have a bandsaw) and it worked fine.  Guess I won't need to burn it.  Thanks for all the tips.