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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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