Laptop Bubble Stand

Step 7: Fix mistakes

Bending acrylic by this method isn't always the most precise. Invariably, you are going to make a mistake or two, especially on the 1" fold.

My 1" fold came out very crooked. To fix it, I just re-heated it and clamped it under even pressure two times. This got it to a reasonable state. If I did it a few more times, it would probably have been even better.

Comments

[MairseyDotes]

It would also be easier to keep the bent portion straight if you used another piece of stiff plywood to do the bending instead of using your hands in the oven mitts. Just put it up against the plywood clamped on top of the acrylic and bend it down at the joint, as if the two pieces were connected by a piano hinge.

[Ron Proctor]

When doing a bend like this, I like to clamp the smaller part and manipulate the bigger part. It's easier to keep it straight when you have a bigger piece to hold onto.

[tthan43]

exactly right.

[randofo]

Good point. I was going to try that for the next one (and perhaps clamping both parts to ensure flat surfaces).