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| kelemvor:
Howdy So, I've looked online but didn't really find anything definitive. For those that have a plexi/lexan top to your CP, how did you drill the holes for the buttons and jotsticks? I have a 1-1/8" spade bit that I thought maybe I could drill a small pilot hole and then use that and just go real slow or even in reverse. I've also seen people mention using hole saw bits, but I don't have the right size so I'd have to go buy one. I contacted a local glass shop and they can cut me a piece of lexan that's the right size for my CP for like $20, but then they want $11 for each hole which is completely obscene since that would cost more than the rest of my entire cabinet. So, just looking for any advice. Thanks. |
| Nephasth:
Don't use the spade bit. Go buy a hole saw. |
| wp34:
I didn't have very good luck with a Forstner bit. I was going to recommend a spade bit. ;) |
| Louis Tully:
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| javeryh:
Use a single fluted drill bit to make a clean pilot hole (it won't crack the plexi) and then clean it up with your router and a flush trimming bit. It's a lot easier than it sounds. |
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