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matt4949:

--- Quote from: BobA on October 19, 2013, 11:42:16 pm ---Any suggestions on how to best clean the little plastic bits that the router creates?   I find that even with multiple cleanings the plexi seems to pick up these little bits like a magnet.  They seem to be charged and stick to everything.



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You can uncharge the static cling with a dryer sheet.
PL1:

--- Quote from: matt4949 on October 20, 2013, 09:41:19 am ---
--- Quote from: BobA on October 19, 2013, 11:42:16 pm ---Any suggestions on how to best clean the little plastic bits that the router creates?   I find that even with multiple cleanings the plexi seems to pick up these little bits like a magnet.  They seem to be charged and stick to everything.

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You can uncharge the static cling with a dryer sheet.

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Any particular technique/method that you'd recommend?


Scott
Todesengel:

--- Quote from: severdhed on October 14, 2013, 10:32:09 pm ---best way is to use a router...a  V groove bit to plunge into the plexi to make pilot holes, then a flush trim bit to finish them. works great and doesnt crack....also, everything lines up perfectly with the wood

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I'm going to side with this! After using hole-saws and following my cp drill holes, it was much easier just to drill a small pilot hole in the acrylic with a normal bit, and then router it flush with a flush bit using the CP as a guide. This will definitely be my go-to method for now on.
matt4949:

--- Quote from: PL1 on October 20, 2013, 12:40:18 pm ---
--- Quote from: matt4949 on October 20, 2013, 09:41:19 am ---
--- Quote from: BobA on October 19, 2013, 11:42:16 pm ---Any suggestions on how to best clean the little plastic bits that the router creates?   I find that even with multiple cleanings the plexi seems to pick up these little bits like a magnet.  They seem to be charged and stick to everything.

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You can uncharge the static cling with a dryer sheet.

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Any particular technique/method that you'd recommend?


Scott

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Seriously, just wipe the plexi with the dryer sheet. The shavings will release and come off. Also you can wipe the plexi pryor to drilling to keep the static from forming in the first place. Then you can (and I know I'm gonna catch hell for this one) take a balloon, blow it up, rub it on your hair and use like a static cling magnet for the shavings.
ChanceKJ:
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