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notbillcosby:

Thanks! Everyone on here is too damn helpful ;)

Kiatuthlanna:

On a related note, can you use a flush trim bit to route edges of ABS plastic and these other products people are discussing here?

PL1:


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Selfie shares his considerable knowledge and experience in this thread.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,119165.0.html


Scott

alfonzotan:


--- Quote from: Kiatuthlanna on August 07, 2012, 01:44:31 am ---On a related note, can you use a flush trim bit to route edges of ABS plastic and these other products people are discussing here?

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With HDPE, sure.  You just have to watch out for debris getting under the router plate and gouging out scratches while you're working. 

selfie:


--- Quote from: Kiatuthlanna on August 07, 2012, 01:44:31 am ---On a related note, can you use a flush trim bit to route edges of ABS plastic and these other products people are discussing here?

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You should have no issues routing ABS. As Alfonzotan mentions with HDPE and most softer plastics, the chips from the cut can damage the workpiece. Double sided taping a piece of the same or softer material base plate on the router can help also.

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