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stratjakt:
Using the dremel spiral cutting bit at about half speed worked like a charm.  It wasn't spinning fast enough to bite into the metal of the CP, but fast enough to cut through the plexi like butter.  A little light sanding and it looks great.  Wood panel would be different, but with a steady hand it'd be really doable.  If you set the bit right, only the shaft part would be in contact with the wood, not the actual cutting part, and would act somewhat like a bearing.

For funzies I clamped a straightedge onto the piece and used the cutting foot attachment base dealie, cranked the speed up, and cut a straighter smoother line than I'd ever done before..  The high speed melted through, but made enough of a gap that it didn't fuse back together, the result was not unlike a flame polished edge.  The triangle/cone cutting bit would probably pull off a pretty nice beveled edge, I think I'll try it next.

I'm using my dremel for cutting everything from now on. 

Now if you'll excuse me, my puppy needs to be neutered and I need some more cutting wheels.

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