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javeryh:

--- Quote from: Trig on March 06, 2009, 04:45:05 pm ---Thanks for the suggestions.

I've got a router, but unfortunately I don't believe I have the recommended pattern trim bit.  I think I'll try the dremel sanding drum with two straight edges secured to either side and also scoring on a test piece of plexi and see how it goes.

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A pattern or flush trimming bit is only like $20 - surely the cost of replacing the Plexiglas you may ruin trying to sand it or snapping it off.   ;D

Plus, these are essential bits in the workshop!   :cheers:
Bender:

--- Quote from: javeryh on March 06, 2009, 05:29:35 pm ---
--- Quote from: Trig on March 06, 2009, 04:45:05 pm ---Thanks for the suggestions.

I've got a router, but unfortunately I don't believe I have the recommended pattern trim bit.  I think I'll try the dremel sanding drum with two straight edges secured to either side and also scoring on a test piece of plexi and see how it goes.

--- End quote ---

A pattern or flush trimming bit is only like $20 - surely the cost of replacing the Plexiglas you may ruin trying to sand it or snapping it off.   ;D

Plus, these are essential bits in the workshop!   :cheers:

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Absolutely, can't live without one! If you have a router you MUST get one, flush trim is 80% of what I do with mine

PS I just trimmed the plexi for my marquee and bezel with it, just clamp a straight edge and go, done in 30 sec.
TOK:

--- Quote from: Trig on March 06, 2009, 04:45:05 pm ---Thanks for the suggestions.

I've got a router, but unfortunately I don't believe I have the recommended pattern trim bit.  I think I'll try the dremel sanding drum with two straight edges secured to either side and also scoring on a test piece of plexi and see how it goes.

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The two straight edges clamped here might save you, but I agree with the rotary tool melting the plastic. It just does too small of an area and makes a lot of heat.

Before I had a router, I used a random orbital sander to do what you're doing. It still took a bit of work to get the sides smooth and flat.
Franco B:

--- Quote from: Bender on March 06, 2009, 05:58:25 pm ---
--- Quote from: javeryh on March 06, 2009, 05:29:35 pm ---
--- Quote from: Trig on March 06, 2009, 04:45:05 pm ---Thanks for the suggestions.

I've got a router, but unfortunately I don't believe I have the recommended pattern trim bit.  I think I'll try the dremel sanding drum with two straight edges secured to either side and also scoring on a test piece of plexi and see how it goes.

--- End quote ---

A pattern or flush trimming bit is only like $20 - surely the cost of replacing the Plexiglas you may ruin trying to sand it or snapping it off.   ;D

Plus, these are essential bits in the workshop!   :cheers:

--- End quote ---

Absolutely, can't live without one! If you have a router you MUST get one, flush trim is 80% of what I do with mine

PS I just trimmed the plexi for my marquee and bezel with it, just clamp a straight edge and go, done in 30 sec.

--- End quote ---

/\ What those guys said :)
Jack Burton:
A plain file or sandpaper won't work?  Is there something about plexiglass that makes it hard to sand or file down? 
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