Re: Best way to cut/trim plastic?

[Richard Brooks]

I'm thinking of trimming some of the plastic on my PC case bezel to widen
the air holes. I have an Antec SLK3700 which don't have very wide intake
holes in the plastic. What is the easiest way to do this? I would only
have to get rid of the little plastic overhangs.

A general tip for anyone cutting plastics.

Just saw a DIY tips programme on TV recently and the bloke was talking about
putting a strip of Sellotape/clear tape over the line to cut in Perspex
which is a similar type of product but a bit harder to cut. The tape melts
at low temperature and lubricates the bit or saw.

Richard.

 

[Phisherman]

A general tip for anyone cutting plastics.

Just saw a DIY tips programme on TV recently and the bloke was talking about
putting a strip of Sellotape/clear tape over the line to cut in Perspex
which is a similar type of product but a bit harder to cut. The tape melts
at low temperature and lubricates the bit or saw.

Richard.

I might try a propane torch and a hot steak knife.

 

[Peter A. Stavrakoglou]

I might try a propane torch and a hot steak knife.

Try a soldering gun. With the right tip it can be very useful in modding.

 

[Richard Brooks]

I might try a propane torch and a hot steak knife.

12 Bore works well from close range but only if the barrel is not the
Russian brand Sawnov!


Richard.