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How to cut cp overlay from mamemarquees?
Nation:
Anyone have suggestions for cutting the holes for buttons etc? I finally have my cp board and plexi overlay and just need to cut the cp graphic accordingly. I ws thinking of using a spade drill bit for this. Not sure how best to cut the 3" hole for the trackball. Xacto knife? Any tips to help me avoid ruining my cp overlay will be greatly appreciated!
DashRendar:
I would use an X-Acto knife to cut the overlay. It's just a big decal.
Hoopz:
--- Quote from: DashRendar on March 15, 2010, 01:26:45 pm ---I would use an X-Acto knife to cut the overlay. It's just a big decal.
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I agree. For button holes, you can cut a small X in the hole itself and then fold the overlay into the hole itself. The button will fit snugly and you won't run the risk of doing any damage to the overlay.
Havok:
--- Quote from: Hoopz on March 15, 2010, 01:28:57 pm ---
--- Quote from: DashRendar on March 15, 2010, 01:26:45 pm ---I would use an X-Acto knife to cut the overlay. It's just a big decal.
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I agree. For button holes, you can cut a small X in the hole itself and then fold the overlay into the hole itself. The button will fit snugly and you won't run the risk of doing any damage to the overlay.
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That's what I do - comes out nice and clean looking. Just make sure to use a nice sharp blade.
Nation:
Thank for the tips guys! I love this site. Same technique for the 3" trackball hole as well? From what I read the ultimarc trackball is pretty snug. I might need to enlarge the hole ever so slightly with a file I guess.