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| Bones:
--- Quote from: Minwah on September 20, 2005, 07:06:00 am --- - plexi is a ---auto-censored--- to work with IMO. --- End quote --- You know I keep reading about these plexi problems and it almost put me off using it but to be honest, I really don't know what all the fuss is about. ??? All my Lexan experiences have been without event. Didn't matter if I was using a router, spade bit, holesaw or just drilling, I took no special precautions and just ripped through the stuff like it was wood. I didn't run any of my cutting tools in reverse and did all my cuts at normal speed. The stuff didn't even melt it just turned into swarf. Either I did something different and don't know what it was, or there is some very different recipes out there for what we commonly label as plexi. |
| Minwah:
--- Quote from: BrokenBones on September 20, 2005, 07:22:28 am ---Either I did something different and don't know what it was, or there is some very different recipes out there for what we commonly label as plexi. --- End quote --- Could be that it differs. It is usually called Perspex in the UK. To be honest I have never tried to make holes for buttons or whatever in it, but I have used it occasionally in the past and I always crack it. For me as I had to have artwork printed anyway it was just easy to get it done on a CPO, and stick it to my control panel. I could mount my sticks 'higher' than if I used plexi also. |
| nickbuol:
I've never had problems either cutting holes in plexi and the like. Regular forward and a reasonable speed. No big deal, but I have never used it on either of my cabinets. They were cut for friends' cabinets. I AM having a problem now with my artwork from MameMarquees.com and getting it to stick enough to take the "abuse", ok from about 10 games of World Class Bowling, of "slamming" into the edge when really giving the trackball a spin. It is about 1/8" in by about 6" long. I have no idea how to keep it staying down. Just a warning, also, any ideas? It has become slightly creased, so spray adhesive won't help. Maybe super glue or something.... |
| Minwah:
--- Quote from: nickbuol on September 20, 2005, 09:25:14 am ---I AM having a problem now with my artwork from MameMarquees.com and getting it to stick enough to take the "abuse", ok from about 10 games of World Class Bowling, of "slamming" into the edge when really giving the trackball a spin. --- End quote --- So does it sit slightly proud of whatever the front edge of your cab is? In theory mine should be protected, as it is flush with the front panel, but in reality is does sit a bit proud (I messed up the front panel slightly). Mine seems to be stuck down real well tho, haven't had any problems. I wonder if some kind of edge trim might do the trick for you. Do you have a picture? |
| nickbuol:
Something for the edge would probably do the trick... I can try to get a picture up tonight when I get home from work. |
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