It is lightweight and has an ergonomically designed handle that provides a firm comfortable grip.
Cutting suspended ceiling light panels.
Bob shows you how you can cut acrylic lighting panels down to the size you need using simple tools available for under 40 at any large box store.
Begin by pressing the edge of the knife to the panel until the knife has penetrated the plastic.
It s actually pretty simple to cut ceiling light panels.
Saw slowly to prevent cracking.
Drag the knife down until you fully cover the first side of the panel.
Place the hard plastic panel on a flat work surface.
This is the one way i am able to successfully trim down the standard sheets sold at the hardware store.
Position the lights step 4.
In between the edges of the masking tape cut the panel using a knife.
Push out the center of the hole.
Turn off the electricity with the breaker and use an exacto knife or a saw depending on the panel s thickness.
Plastic light panels for suspension grid systems can be easily cut with the cutting tool for plastic sheets.
Add bulbs and trim.
Electrical tape step 1.
Cut edges of hard plastic panels can be sharp.
Made of lightweight acrylic with a sharp cutting blade ideal for precise cutting of plastic light panels.
Following the first cut made turn to the other side of the panel until you completely remove it.
These prism sheets are fragile and can be difficult t.
Measure the location of holes required in the tiles such as those for lighting or air vents.
Lay out drop ceiling recessed lights step 2.
Set the metal straight edge along the cutting line and run the acrylic scoring tool four to five.
Wire the lights step 5.
Next you make sure you are close enough to electricals so that you can wire it in.