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Title: Control Panel Overlay - Apply first, then drill?
Post by: newmantjn on August 07, 2014, 07:45:38 pm

I have a Stargate CP that I am ordering a Streetfigher overlay for.  I re-designed it a little and I have a paper mock up cut out and taped on.  It looks fine.

I have filled all the holes and primed the CP, so at this point, I have a blank slate to work with.

I have ordered a 1-1/8" Forstner Bit from MLCS.  I have a drill press to use it in.

My thought was to apply the CPO when it comes and then drill the holes through both the CPO and the wood at the same time, using the Forstner bits, which are known for their sharp edges etc.  This would ensure a perfect line up.

Thoughts?  Anybody ever do this?

Title: Re: Control Panel Overlay - Apply first, then drill?
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2014, 07:47:05 pm

I wouldn't. I've seen overlays get ripped like that.

Title: Re: Control Panel Overlay - Apply first, then drill?
Post by: Slippyblade on August 07, 2014, 07:54:01 pm

I'm with Yots on this.  If you need to, lay the CPO on the CP and use a tiny drill to create some pilot holes in the centers of your button locations.  Then drill the wood bare.  Attach the CPO and use a razor to cut out the holes.

Title: Re: Control Panel Overlay - Apply first, then drill?
Post by: yotsuya on August 07, 2014, 08:03:23 pm

Quote from: Slippyblade on August 07, 2014, 07:54:01 pm

I'm with Yots on this.  If you need to, lay the CPO on the CP and use a tiny drill to create some pilot holes in the centers of your button locations.  Then drill the wood bare.  Attach the CPO and use a razor to cut out the holes.

^^^^ listen to my homeboy Slippyblade

Title: Re: Control Panel Overlay - Apply first, then drill?
Post by: Louis Tully on August 07, 2014, 08:21:49 pm

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Title: Re: Control Panel Overlay - Apply first, then drill?
Post by: shponglefan on August 08, 2014, 12:01:02 am

Quote from: Slippyblade on August 07, 2014, 07:54:01 pm

I'm with Yots on this.  If you need to, lay the CPO on the CP and use a tiny drill to create some pilot holes in the centers of your button locations.  Then drill the wood bare.  Attach the CPO and use a razor to cut out the holes.

+1

Title: Re: Control Panel Overlay - Apply first, then drill?
Post by: yotsuya on August 08, 2014, 12:12:39 am

Actually, this (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,70069.msg1127966.html#msg1127966) is the thread where I saw it happen, but unfortunately the photos aren't available anymore. But read the text to see what happened.

Title: Re: Control Panel Overlay - Apply first, then drill?
Post by: EMDB on August 08, 2014, 04:37:58 am

I first drilled the holes (using the drill template I ordered seperately), than applied the overlay (used a flashlight to light from below to position the overlay) and finale used a router to cut out the holes in the overlay:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82432150/Retrocade/final-cp-routed.jpg)

Title: Re: Control Panel Overlay - Apply first, then drill?
Post by: newmantjn on August 08, 2014, 07:04:46 am

Thanks for the information guys.  Drill first it is.

@EMDB - Did you use a laminate trimmer for that?

Title: Re: Control Panel Overlay - Apply first, then drill?
Post by: Benzinbruder on August 08, 2014, 07:15:34 am

Check out is build thread over here:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,130690.msg1425323.html#msg1425323 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,130690.msg1425323.html#msg1425323)

Title: Re: Control Panel Overlay - Apply first, then drill?
Post by: newmantjn on August 09, 2014, 11:58:29 am

Very nice.  Thanks for the link.

 :applaud: