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Marky_1979:

Would it be a router i need to buy to cut the smooth shape of a control panel like in pic  and also cut out the back of my cp to fit my trackball and joysticks flush? and my lexan/plexiglass cp cover

spystyle:

In my opinion : yes,

A plunge router is an essential tool. Cutting acrylic without one is completely impractical. And it is required for "flush cutting"

To flush cut a mounting plate : turn your router up-side down and place the plate on it's base, then elevate the cutting bit so it is flush in height to the plate : now what you cut with the router will be the exact depth of the plate.

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Craig




Marky_1979:

iv never used or seen a router before is there a specific on i will need to buy?

spystyle:

I use a Black & Decker 1/4" plunge router from about 10 years ago and love it.

Having worked in construction I can recommend Porter Cable, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Ryobi, Skil, Craftsman, Black & Decker...  All my bosses liked Porter Cable the best. I like DeWalt 'cuz it's yellow :)

The routing done on arcade cabinets is not too extream, I would be willing to try "no name brand" from Harbor Freight or similar if the price was right.

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Craig



Marky_1979:

Thanks a lot mate im sure i can get hold of one of those here in the UK do i have to buy any special attachments for the router?

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