15 Jan
2005
15 Jan
'05
6:15 p.m.
On Sat, 15 Jan 2005, Computer Collector Newsletter wrote:
I've heard some horror stories about whole
(expensive!) sheets of plexiglass
simply breaking in half when incorrectly drilled through. The guy at the
plastic supply company tried selling me a special drill bit, but I'm hesitant
about that. Does anyone has hands-on experience and tips (vs. just
speculation) about working with this stuff? This computer will be on display
as some public events, so the final appearance is very important.
Plexi is a pain in the ass.
Drill VERY SLOWLY. Low speed and no pressure. A small stream of water
helps; it cools the cutting edge.
De-stress the holes afterwards with a bevel and sandpaper on
a nail.
There's better plastics to sue. If it's just a flat sheet, I find
lexan types much more forgiving. It's hard to bend though.
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