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Trimming A Light Fixture Diffuser Lens

  
  
  

light fixture lensMost of us have a florescent light fixture. Okay, they are a little big, but they do put out a lot of light and they are inexpensive. Replacing the light bulbs are easy, but what about replacing the plastic light lens cover? It is easy if you don’t have to trim it to fit. Most come in a 2’x4’ piece. That is great if your fixture happens to be 2’x4’. Cutting them can be a pain.

The diffuser lenses are very brittle. Some have a pattern to them, like diamonds, that make them sparkle as light passes through them. That also makes them more difficult to cut. I have found that a new razor blade in a utility knife is the right tool. Lay the plastic lens cover on a hard surface (a soft surface will cause it to crack when you place weight on it). Mark out where you need to cut and use a straightedge along this line. Take successive light passes along the straightedge until you start to form a groove in the plastic. When the groove has been cut deeply enough, you will notice the blade will push through the other side in many places. At this point you should be able to bend the piece and it will snap at the groove.

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