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Plexiglass too big. Few tools, less experience. Options?
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JonnyBoy:
If he's trying to trim off 1/8 of an inch, scoring and snapping won't work at all...

You could probably grab a sanding block and some heavy sandpaper and start chopping away at it. You could also try a spokeshave...not sure how they work with plexi though. Anybody have any experience with a spokeshave and plexi?
Tahnok:
For trimming off such a small amount, nothing beats a router. You might try either a dremel with router attachment or a laminate trimmer (both cheaper than a router). Like JonnyBoy said, you can't really snap off such a small piece.

Personally though I think it rather odd that MameMarquees provided you with plexi cut to the wrong width. I thought the entire point of buying from them was that you didn
AMDman13:
I ordered my monitor plexi about 1/16th to big on purpose that way I would be ensured it wouldn't be to small. I just made a 120 grit sandpaper block and took my time with it! Anyway it takes a while, but it worked sweet! This way you don't have to worry about taking too much off. Make sure that you protect the plexi with some tape or something for when you slip while sanding :)
leapinlew:
I agree with the sanding block solution - your case with limited tools. I've used my belt sander and it works quick. 1/8 of an in off the width would take a bit a time, but totally do-able. A router with a flush trim bit works great too. I find rigging up the jig and setting up the router take the longest bit of time. The actual trimming is measured in seconds, while the setup is minutes.

Seriously though... mounting the marquee is so rewarding. It's one of the moments when I feel like I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. What a bummer when you run into something like this.
gamecreature:
I don't have a router  :( but I do have a sanding wheel for my drill. Might be worth a try?
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