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Cutting the Control Panel
« on: April 19, 2013, 12:25:38 pm »
Hi everyone. What is the best way to measure and draw the curve in the control panel to make the cut like in the bottom of this photo: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/3020514409_2748d82545.jpg

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Re: Cutting the Control Panel
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2013, 03:43:55 pm »
Its obvious that I frequent these forums when I can predict the link that Vigo posted to yak's post.

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Re: Cutting the Control Panel
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2013, 08:31:15 am »
Couple points from experience (per the post Vigo linked to):

1) For measuring, use a wire, not a string.  Tried with a string and I've found that it can result in an inaccurate curve due to the stretchiness of the string.

2) For cutting, the most accurate way is using a router jig.  I tried a few inital panels using a jigsaw, but it was never as accurate as I wanted.  With a router jig you're guaranteed a perfectly smooth curve.

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Re: Cutting the Control Panel
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2013, 07:14:08 pm »
Another method uses a wooden yard stick with a nail or screw on one end and a pencil attached to the other. You could put 2 of these together to get any radius you desire.
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Re: Cutting the Control Panel
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2013, 03:21:22 pm »
or send me your layout and I can laser your control panel to your liking!
precise cuts and can add t-molding slot to the front if you wanted