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numbnutz48:
What is the easiest way to cut all holes in Plexiglass for CP?
brock.sampson:
I clamped my plexi to the top of my cp.  Then used a 3/4" forstner to make a pilot hole for each hole and finished it off with my router and a laminate trim bit .
shponglefan:
Pay someone else to do it. ;)

But what I did was clamp down the base on top of the plexi, then used a hole saw to cut through.  It worked fine and 25 holes w/ no chips or cracks.  Just make sure to go slow and careful.
smalltownguy:
Every few months, this subject comes up. Here's what I know:

(shamelessly posted from other threads)



--- Quote from: smalltownguy on July 15, 2009, 07:27:59 am ---If (when!) you do recut the lexan for the CP, here's the approach I'd take, to ensure you don't get movement -- pick holes in each corner, and do them first. Then, if possible, mount the piece to your control panel, and mount buttons to the 4 holes. The buttons will serve as anchors that will keep things aligned much tighter than any clamp could. Then you can cut the rest of your holes.

If you're looking for a solution for drilling in plexi/lexan that can be done with a hand drill, see my post from another thread:


--- Quote from: smalltownguy on March 21, 2009, 11:02:00 pm ---Find someone you know who has a forstner bit. They really do cut through plexi smoothly without melting the edges & causing all sorts of problems. If you can't borrow one, you should be able to get the bit for about $10-15.



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Of course a drill press is the recommended option, to ensure straight holes.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE those mini racing wheels, mounted to a spinner. I gotta get me one of those -- perfect solution to my 'I wanna wheel but don't want it all the time' quandary. Plus, I should be able to integrate it by just adding a spinner, which shouldn't take up much real estate.  :applaud:

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severdhed:
there have been alot of threads on this subject...

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?;topic=89334

i used a router to cut all of the holes in my plexi and it worked great
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