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Yea as title, I am thinking of drilling some plastic but does anyone know of any ways to stop it chipping/cracking? Infact maybe a different method other than drilling that could make it more accurate may be the best?
I dont know
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arnt you meant to drill it slowly?
I am sure i have drilled plastic in the past with a hand drill for very brittle plastic, but i cant remember
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When drilling number plates (Plastic) i use masking tape to mark the spot, pilot drill first at high speed and then use the desired drill bit/size and yet again at high speed. Dont use a blunt drill bit as it will melt the plastic rather than drill the hole.
What are you drilling ??
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Thin plastic, my idea involves a set of rear lights. Am confident I can do that without it cracking, thanx guys 
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You can get a drill bit that is normal looking, and has a tiny head on it that goes in first, before the rest goes through. I use it for metal, it's amazing, and it goes into plastic really cleanly.
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Its not called a wood-saw is it? Despite its name it can be used on plastic too, iv used them in the pasy for drilling bumpers
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