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| Author: | andyjs999 [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Plexiglass Template |
Hey guys...I made a Plexiglass Template with my band saw and now I need to smooth out the edges. I can't seem to get it smooth by sanding it but I don't know how to use my router and get the curves smooth. Am I missing a step? Thanks! |
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plexiglass Template |
It should sand just fine, use wet/dry. It will not power sand very well because the heat created when saning gums things up. I would recommend against using a router. P/G is too brittle. |
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| Author: | andyjs999 [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plexiglass Template |
Thanks man! |
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| Author: | Lillian F-W [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plexiglass Template |
You can try chucking a drum sander into your drill press and stepping the speed down as low as it goes. Might still be too fast. Might not. Try it on a piece of scrap. |
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| Author: | John A [ Tue Jun 08, 2010 6:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plexiglass Template |
I cut mine on the band saw as well. Then I taped my 1/2 guitar body 3/8 in ply wood template on the acrylic with doublesided tape. Then I put that on my router with a flush trim bit. Came out perfect. Cut one side of the guitar body first - then flip the wood template and cut the other side. Eyewear is essential ! |
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