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Title: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: Dagg on May 11, 2005, 02:25:44 pm

My HAPPS 27" bezel is a bit wide and a bit tall,  what is the best tool for a clean cut on this type of plastic, what have you used and what were the results?

Dagg

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: whammoed on May 11, 2005, 02:48:27 pm

Best way is to score it with a utility knife and a straight edge.  Then we you bend it along the line it will break off cleanly.  Same as one of the techniques for cutting plexi but much easier.

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: dphirschler on May 11, 2005, 03:50:44 pm

You can use a table saw (I did), but you better be sure you have a sharp blade or it will chip.  A router may also do well if you can clamp a board to it for a guide.


Darryl

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: AlanS17 on May 11, 2005, 03:56:00 pm

I second the scoring method. Make sure you use a metal straight edge if you can, though. And you might want to mark it in ink or something first. If you score without a guideline you risk moving the straight edge as you score.

"Don't ask me how i know."

Table saws and routers both seem overkill.

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: BUCKETHEAD on May 11, 2005, 05:02:41 pm

Try a Dremel tool.

I cut my last marquee with one.

And that was plexi.

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: AlanS17 on May 11, 2005, 06:29:34 pm

I think a utility knife is easier to handle, quicker, and more forgiving.

zip zip zip zip bend bend bend bend done!

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: teetu on May 12, 2005, 03:06:01 am

what cutting but did u use on your dremel to cut plexi?

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: Dagg on May 12, 2005, 01:05:45 pm

I ended up using a dremel which I originally purchased to do the t-molding slot, and it came out great.

The bit I used is like a mini table saw blade.  I dont think it was included but I picked it up at Depot when I bought the dremel.

Thanks again!

Dagg

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: itguy on May 17, 2005, 11:13:50 am

I used the utility knife w/ straight edge to cut the bezel slightly larger than what I needed and then used a small planer to trim the edged to an exact fit.

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: Hoagie_one on May 17, 2005, 11:22:32 am

a hatori hanzo sword?

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: javeryh on October 09, 2005, 04:21:29 pm

Any other suggestions?  I'm about to trim my 19" one and I don't want to mess it up.  Also, I have to round the corners of the bezel so it will fit in the cutout for my cocktail table top...  It's pretty thick material...

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: whammoed on October 09, 2005, 07:38:48 pm

Quote from: javeryh on October 09, 2005, 04:21:29 pm

Any other suggestions?

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: NIVO on October 09, 2005, 07:56:49 pm

laminate scoring tool and a straight edge will give a clean and exact cut(best on straight cuts)

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: javeryh on October 09, 2005, 09:08:49 pm

Quote from: whammoed on October 09, 2005, 07:38:48 pm

Quote from: javeryh on October 09, 2005, 04:21:29 pm

Any other suggestions?

Title: Re: Best tool for cutting Happs Bezel
Post by: flyguy1821 on October 10, 2005, 09:39:01 pm

can anyone tell me what the exact inside and outside dimension are for a Happ 27 inch Bezel? Kind of hesitant to buy one until I find out.  Thanks