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andyjs999
 Post subject: Plexiglass Template
PostPosted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:19 pm 
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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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Steve Saville
 Post subject: Re: Plexiglass Template
PostPosted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:31 pm 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Plexiglass Template
PostPosted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:41 pm 
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Thanks man!
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 Post subject: Re: Plexiglass Template
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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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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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