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eCigarette Forum => Modding => Topic started by: methos on October 26, 2013, 10:30:19 AM
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I was thinking that all of us do this at some point. What do u use to get a perfect opening? The way I'm doing it isn't working the best for me and I'm looking for better ideas :thumbsup:
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I'm assuming you need to cut a rectangle for a display opening.
Place some masking tape over the enclosure and draw a rectangle.
Drill small holes at each of the 4 corners staying inside the lines.
Use a dremel with a cutting wheel and cut out the lines stopping before reaching the corners.
Finish the corners with a small flat file and also clean up the dremel line cuts with the file.
Or get this........ http://breaktru.com/smf/index.php/topic,918.msg9118.html#msg9118 (http://breaktru.com/smf/index.php/topic,918.msg9118.html#msg9118)
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That's what I've been doing. I always have trouble at the drill holes. The cut off wheel wants to go past the drill holes to cut completely.
I just wanted to see if others had some other tips on this
That tool looks badd a$$ but not something I can afford at the moment. LoL
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I know what you mean about the wheel past the corners. I've learned my lesson after the first two cut-outs for displays.
Nice and easy, moderate/slow speed on the dremel, a steady hand and stop way before the corners. After stopping go back and cut a wee bit more at a time until the hole is met.
If you secure your box/enclosure, you can use two hands to hold the dremel for added steadiness and control.
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I'll have to try the clamping the box method. I have an aluminum box I want to do a DNA20 in and I really want it to look like I knew what I was doing...lol
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Also... larger corner holes will help avoid the wheel hitting the outsides of the rectangle perimeter
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Mamu has a great tool she uses for all her mods.
(http://cdn.iofferphoto.com/img/item/523/159/209/o_chart-n-stitch-transparent-graph-paper-serendipity-6596.jpg)