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 Post subject: vac formed case woes
PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 1:02 pm 
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So, I vacuum formed for the first time. I have issues like not being able to cut the case out cleanly. I am okay with not being able to use the whole depth since I have two halves to put together. Mainly, I just need clean edges on either side. The problem here is that I dont have a dremel. How would you suggest getting even edge on the middle connecting parts of the cases so I can put them together cleanly? Ive taken pictures of my problems.

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 Post subject: Re: vac formed case woes
PostPosted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:22 am 
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I would draw a line around the perimeter with a straightedge at the maximum depth.
Then rough cut with a tin snips not quite to the line.
Finish by using a file and/or a sheet of sandpaper on a flat surface. Be careful, the plastic around the corners is thin and prone to cracking.


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