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Plexiglass for control panel -- cut it myself or have glass shop do it?

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Ken Layton:

When I worked for Capitol Amusement, we had Speedy Auto Glass cut all our plexi/lexan for us. Price was very reasonable and they do excellent work. They have a jig that securely clamps the plexi/lexan (no matter how big or little it is) and gets a perfect straight cut every time. Then I drill the joystick/button holes myself after picking up the cut-to-size plex.

sofakng:

Ok, tonight I purchased this from Home Depot:

Oldham Viper Router Bits
Laminate & Trim
Double Flute / Laminate Flush
Carbine Tipped - 1/4" Shank
3/8" Cut Diameter - 1/2" Cut Depth
"For smooth, accurate trim cuts in laminates.  Shielded ball bearing pilot.  Use for template cutting on router table."

Did I purchase the right tool?

Will I be able to trim the edge of the control panel as well as my holes?  I'm planning to order the plexiglass slightly larger than the control panel so I could then (hopefully) flush trim it so the edges are perfectly aligned.


spystyle:

For those reading this thread that have table saws, I have had perfect results cutting plexi with my table saw, I set the blade's height 1/8" (for 1/8" plexi) and feed the plexi through the blade slowly, while applying pressure on  the plexi and it works great.

Groovy?
Craig




FractalWalk:

Did I purchase the right tool?

It sounds like the bearing is on the bottom of the bit and so you will need to drill a pilot hole before routing out your CP holes, but it should work.  Just be careful drilling the pilot holes.


I have had perfect results cutting plexi with my table saw . . .

As have I.


sofakng:

Was I correct in ordering my plexiglass a little larger than my control panel?

Will I be able to trim the edge of the plexiglass to the edge of the control panel?  (to make them both the same exact size)


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