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Old 09-23-2005, 11:29 AM
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i got a sheet of carbon fiber. and need to know the best way to cut it for my switch panel. whats the best way?
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Old 09-23-2005, 12:06 PM
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dremel. you have to use something that saws. you try to cut it with something that cuts, and it will crack the resin all up.
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Old 09-23-2005, 03:09 PM
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how do i make the holes for the switches? i really cant make small holes with a saw.
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Old 09-23-2005, 03:19 PM
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QUOTE (mb1604 @ Sep 23 2005, 09:09 PM)
how do i make the holes for the switches? i really cant make small holes with a saw.
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Umm how about a HOLE SAW!!! nana.gif
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Old 09-23-2005, 03:40 PM
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drill with a small bit then get bigger
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Old 09-25-2005, 09:14 AM
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do NOT use electic tools.. the carbon dust will short them out and kill them in short order...
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Old 09-25-2005, 12:19 PM
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i always use a dremel if its already resined up.

there really is no other easy way.

they have dremel bits that do the holes too.
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ive allways had good luck with my die grinder. it will cut holes and all in the CF, and does it cleanly, and fast.
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