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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: Lilwolf on May 12, 2008, 08:21:24 am

Title: Finishing control panels?
Post by: Lilwolf on May 12, 2008, 08:21:24 am

Ok, redoing some control panels.  And my last control panels had black vynal sticky sheet on it.  Looked great and worked for 1/2 year or so, but after a while, it got scratched, then dug up... and this was adult used only, very limited damage... IE not a great long term solution.

So, how do I make the control panels look good and still sturdy? 

I was thinking of a plexi level, but I'm not sure if I will be able to cut wholes out of it? 

I also have like 8 control panels.  So I'm trying not to do anything super expensive.... Unless that is the only real solution.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Finishing control panels?
Post by: fjl on May 12, 2008, 11:27:42 pm

Plexi. I drilled a starter hole then used my router with a flush trim bit to cut holes to exact dimensions/sizes and locations to the CP. Worked liked a charm.

You can also try laminate.