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shponglefan:

--- Quote from: s_busby_uk on May 07, 2014, 12:06:08 pm ---By curling are you referring to the artwork?

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No, I'm talking about the acrylic.  With exposed sides, there is the possibility of it being snagged and lifting (whether through use, transport, etc.).  But with the edges protected with T-Molding, that is not likely to happen.

Honestly, I think you're over-stressing about this.  Buttons + T-Molding will be fine.

s_busby_uk:

--- Quote from: shponglefan on May 07, 2014, 05:35:30 pm ---
--- Quote from: s_busby_uk on May 07, 2014, 12:06:08 pm ---By curling are you referring to the artwork?

--- End quote ---

No, I'm talking about the acrylic.  With exposed sides, there is the possibility of it being snagged and lifting (whether through use, transport, etc.).  But with the edges protected with T-Molding, that is not likely to happen.

Honestly, I think you're over-stressing about this.  Buttons + T-Molding will be fine.

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Hmm, problem at this juncture is that my panel is 18mm thick (about 3/4") and I've already slot cut it in the middle (the acrylic was a bit of an afterthought when I realised how I wanted to position my joysticks). So at this point I'd need 21mm wide T-molding... I guess I could just get that?

Edit: Actually I can't do that cos the height of the slot would put it off centre. I think I'll just leave it - in my mind at least I like the idea of the acrylic edge being visible. Here's hoping that doesn't look awful.

PL1:
Since the slot is in the middle of the 18mm MDF, you may need to get 24mm or 1" and trim it to fit.

Related thread here.


Scott

s_busby_uk:
I did buy one of those trimmers recently actually so that may not be a bad idea if it looks rubbish.

Thanks everyone!

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