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Trim Lexan Before Cutting?
Ldsfunaz:
I am about to cut my Lexan for my CP-top and I am scared to even look at it wrong. But I gotta suck it up and just go for it.
I have a piece of Lexan 48X36, and my CP is 48x24, should i try to score and snap the lexan at about 1" longer than it is supposed to be and then use my flush trip router bit to get it perfect, or should i just use flushtrip bit on the whole 48X36 piece,
thanks
-LDS-
Bones:
If it is Polycarbonate just go for it with your router.
The overhang in my experience did not affect the the cutting process or results in the slightest. I just took it real slow because I was nervous, not because of any learned technique.
I also did the same with some 8mm thick Lexan with overhang of about 1 foot either side and there was no splintering or other problems.
I don't know the answer to your question if you don't have Polycarbonate/Lexan.
Ldsfunaz:
It is definitely lexan, so that's not an issue.
My main problem right now is trying to figure out how I am going to support the extra lexan while I am routing it, especially the last few inches.
-LDS-
Bones:
Mine was not supported in the corners and all was fine. The weight of the router and the clamps stopped it from jumping around.
Ldsfunaz:
I just wanted to let you know that I just trimmed my lexan successfully with the flush trim bit.
This worked out so well, and was so easy, that I may just have to stick the router bit up my bum.. yes it was that good to me :o
-LDS-
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