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How can I smooth the trackball plexiglass hole? (ouch! it's sharp)

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sofakng:
Ummm...  I think I have a high lip trackball... It's the one that was recently on sale on Happ's... The "Golden Tee 3 inch Trackball".

(edit) This is my trackball, I double checked:
http://www.happcontrols.com/trackballs/56010011.htm

Am I not supposed to use the spacer they included with the trackball?

The trackball didn't come with any instructions... I just assumed I was supposed to use it...

* Walking away hanging my head in shame... *

Witchboard:
If you don't use the spacer, you shouldn't need to do anything with your plexi if I understand correctly.  Just cut your hole and the lip slides into it and is flush on the top.

Here's the spacer explination from Happ.

sofakng:
Ok, I'm using the standard 3" trackball mounting kit (which I recessed into the top of my control panel making it flush).  I didn't buy the 3" High-Lip trackball mounting kit.

Does that matter?

Here's the part I ordered:   (55-1101-00)
http://www.happcontrols.com/trackballs/55110100.htm

Witchboard:
I honestly couldn't tell you, but if they make a specific mounting kit for the high-lip, then that's probably where you strayed.  At this point it really doesn't matter unless you're wanting to cut a new peice of plexi and buy another mounting plate.  I would just go the route you've already taken.  If you didn't know the difference before, then neither will anybody else.  It's just one of those things to look out for on your next cabinet.  ;D  You may want to post a pic now, so we can see exactly what you're talking about.

Edit:  I don't see a specific mounting kit for high-lip trackballs.  You may be able to just remove the spacer and it will bring up the lip.  Not sure how it would feel now that you've bevelled your plexi though.

sofakng:
I'm posting from work... I can't post any pictures but I haven't beveled anything yet.

When I cut the hole in my plexiglass I cut it exactly 3".  So, if everything works OK then when I remove the spacer the trackball will be raised and fit through my plexiglass hole.

I will be THRILLED if this works....

:)

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