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hacked up wood control panel - repair it or junk it?

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krick:

--- Quote from: Wade on March 17, 2004, 02:10:40 pm ---If you can't find a 60 degree bit, get a 30 degree bit.  Clamp the CP to the side of a table or a large board or something else so you have plenty of surface to run the router along without it wobbling.

Wade

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That's an excellent idea.   I guess you've had some router experience before.

The only problem I see now is finding a 30 degree bit with a long enough cutting surface.  The "face" of the angle is about 1 1/8 inches.  What limits things even more is that my router can only handle 1/4" shank bits.  All the bits I can find with large cutting areas are 1/2" shank bits.

Unless I can find the right bit, I guess I'm going to have to attempt something with a table saw.

...
Bill

Wade:
Table saw would work too if you are careful and have access to one.  I was just trying to add to the suggestions of to do it with as few tools as possible.

I did a similar cut on my CP with a circular saw.  You might not want to buy more tools, but in the long run you'll be glad you did.  I only spent about $35 on mine, plus a nice carbide blade (about $10) and it's great for lots of different cuts.  Great for 2x4's as well as long cuts in MDF or plywood.  All I had before was a jigsaw and it was horrible for that sort of thing.

Good luck!

Wade

krick:
Ok, I took the plunge and bought some router bits from https://www.mlcswoodworking.com/

$15.00 #6506  Pattern Flush Trim 1/2" Lrg Dia, 1" Cut L - 1/4" shank
$16.00 #5341  Slot Cutter Complete Assmbly #5341, 1/16" - 1/4" shank
$21.00 #5380  Chamfer bit, 30 Degrees, 1" CL - 1/4" shank
$10.00 #5453  Plunge Cutting Straight 1/2" - 1/4" shank  
$ 9.95 #9034  Bit, Blade and Cutter Cleaner
$ 4.95 #9029  Router Bit Bearing Lube
$76.90        Total

The pattern bit is for cutting out the basic shape of my control panel by using my original as a template.

The slot cutter is for the t-molding.

The chamfer bit is for cutting the angle on the back edge.

The plunge bit is for routing out 1/2" on the underside of my control panel for the Ultimarc T-Stick Plus joysticks I plan to put in this thing when I finish.


I know I'm dropping a lot of change on tools. But somehow, I get the feeling this isn't going to be the last JAMMA cabinet I'll be working on.

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