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| GaryMcT:
So after I finally have a final control panel, do I just use a router to cut out the Lexan to put on top of it? |
| protokatie:
Measure 15 times and cut once with that. You could clamp the lexan to the CP and use the holes you already drilled as the template/guide for the drill press tho. |
| Bender:
--- Quote from: GaryMcT on August 05, 2009, 02:17:51 am ---So after I finally have a final control panel, do I just use a router to cut out the Lexan to put on top of it? --- End quote --- yes, just clamp it down and use a flush trim bit. I also do the holes with that bit too, you just have to drill a hole in the center big enough for you bit to fit into this method ensures perfect line up of the lexan and the CP (those small button holes might be to small unless you have a 1/4 flush trim bit) |
| GaryMcT:
--- Quote from: Bender on July 27, 2009, 09:28:55 pm ---Actually from the back with a 1" fostner bit in your new drill press ;D you drill about 5/8 into the plywood but obviously not all the way through(the buttons only have like a 1/8" thread on them) then the .52" hole centered inside the 1" hole it is easier to do it in this order because the 1" bit will leave a little indent at the center and it's easy to line up the smaller bit in that, and get it dead center practice is a good thing, and mark the stop on your drill press so the next one will be super easy and perfect (just make sure the wood is the same thickness, 3/4" ply and 3/4 MDF" are rarely actually the same thickness) also I get rid of the little foam washer thing in there so the button sits lower to the panel on the right is the basic idea --- End quote --- This works like a charm, and is surprisingly easy! YAY drill press!!! :) I have a lock washer with it, but I don't see a foam washer. When I get to the lexan, do I cut it to be .52"-ish, or should it surround the whole button? Also, I had a big "duh" moment. . . when I finally get a plywood control panel that I'm happy with, can I just use it as a template to route an MDF one? |
| Bender:
yeah, just like the lexan. once you have a template it's pretty easy after that just rough cut the next piece a little bigger than copy with the flush trim bit. done and done! those small buggers are the exception I didn't think of a lexan cover, humm... -time passes- OK, this may be easier than I though. I think I'd drill a .52 hole in the lexan and drill the 1" hole all the way through the MDF and just tighten the button down to the lexan, so the button will actually only be connected to the lexan (this way will also definitely make sure you have enough room underneath) or you could cut out the diameter of the button face and have it sit below the lexan, but I don't think that would look as nice the foam bit on mine were black and snugged up against the bottom of the back lip of the button face above where the threads end, it's a bit hard to see but it gives you another 1/16"ish space available to clamp down |
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