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psychopanda:

Discovered that I have a 1/16" overhang of plexi on one side of my cp. I previously used a dremel tool to cut the plexi, but recently the dremel died.

I was thinking about trying to remove the excess with a router, but I think that the plexi will crack once the router bit comes in contact. Has anyone had any luck using a router to trim/cut plexiglass?

AtomSmasher:


--- Quote from: psychopanda on June 28, 2006, 07:13:06 pm ---Has anyone had any luck using a router to trim/cut plexiglass?

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IMO thats the best way to cut plexi, using a flush trim bit.

leapinlew:


--- Quote from: AtomSmasher on June 28, 2006, 07:24:47 pm ---
--- Quote from: psychopanda on June 28, 2006, 07:13:06 pm ---Has anyone had any luck using a router to trim/cut plexiglass?

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IMO thats the best way to cut plexi, using a flush trim bit.

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I agree. I recently cut plexi using the same method. Just be sure to clamp the plexi down well. Here is a picture of me cutting MDF with a flush trim router bit.



MYX:

I used a router as well. I even used it for my button holes. Worked great. Make sure your bits are new and/or sharp.

psychopanda:

Thanks guys, that bolsters my spirits! :)

I'll have to give it a try. Does the router leave sharp edges on the plexil? Most of my plexi edges are surrounded/hidden by wood because I couldn't get them very smooth.

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