Regular reader [RoadWarrior222] has watched as we’ve featured several projects that show how to bend acrylic. But so far he hasn’t seen us cover his favorite technique developed by [Dale A.

Eventually, the acrylic will become malleable, but it needs to be loose, floppy, and able to bend without resistance. Once you're satisfied, remove the tube insert and install the tubing.

You can do a lot with acrylic and few tools. If you’re just starting out we’d suggest taking a look at [Michael Colombo’s] guide to heating, bending, and gluing to create custom acrylic ...