plexi-glass

[kachina.livejournal.com]

so i've obtained some long sheets of plexi-glass through where i work and i was planning on making some simple rectangular boxes out of it. one for storing yarn and current crochet projects and the other for a sort of mini-bookcase. for any of you who have ever come into contact with this stuff, my questions are: what would be the best way to go about joining separate pieces? would hot glue do the trick? or would i have to use screws/nails? also, can it be cut with a simple saw or do i need some special machinery? thanks in advance for any tips!

(cross-posted to saucydwellings)