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How do I flush mount a trackball?
javeryh:
I have a 5" x 5" hole cut in my cocktail CP (the third, long one for horizontal games) and the 4 holes are drilled for the trackball plate. I plan to cover the CP with artwork of some kind. I'd like to hide the trackball mounting plate if possible.
If I put the trackball plate in the holes and trace it and then use my router and a dado cutting bit to cut the inside of my trace down the thickness of the plate (so the plate will sit in the routed square and be flush with the CP) will this do the trick? I can't think of any other way to do it but I'd rather not ruin my CP if there is a better way.
Also, how do I cut the hole perfectly square using my router? Thanks!
stevodevo:
That's how I did mine...does the hole have to be "perfectly" square? I mean the artwork on mine covers any imperfections.
javeryh:
That's true I guess... hmmm... I guess an eyeball job will have to do and if I get it close enough the artwork will cover the mess I'm going to make. I should probably get the artwork printed on something heavy though so it doesn't tear above one of the imperfections...
How do you cut the circle in the artowrk for the track ball? - now that has to be perfect!
AmericanDemon:
Don't forget that you can always fix any mistakes on the cutting with wood putty. Dand it down smooth and its perfect. As far as the hole, I personally am planning to use an exacto knife to trim. But thats me.
Minwah:
I've just done mine the same (trackball mounting I mean). Wasn't as hard as I thought actually.
I'm going to use a craft knife on the artwork also...I'm a bit more worried about messing that part up!
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