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[burntheland]

BLAST! Anybody got a router for sale? Maybe for 100 bucks? lol

[Airbozo]

No, I think that a router is necessary for this.

I used to work with a guy that could cut "perfect" dovetails with a handsaw. He also made hinges with only hand tools. He had almost 30 years experience and learned the wood working trade from his grandpa. One of a kind woodworker.

I absolutely love the dovetail idea! It really works for this build.

Keep the great work coming!

[Xion X2]

I used to work with a guy that could cut "perfect" dovetails with a handsaw. He also made hinges with only hand tools. He had almost 30 years experience and learned the wood working trade from his grandpa. One of a kind woodworker.

I absolutely love the dovetail idea! It really works for this build.

Keep the great work coming!

Master craftsmen can often create workarounds.

I'm far from a master craftsman and need a decent set of tools to do it.

I can see a handsaw being able to work with larger pieces, but it could be really tough with something this small. The dados are only 3/8" in diameter, so they're quite small.

Thanks for the compliments.

[Airbozo]

Master craftsmen can often create workarounds.

I'm far from a master craftsman and need a decent set of tools to do it.

I can see a handsaw being able to work with larger pieces, but it could be really tough with something this small. The dados are only 3/8" in diameter, so they're quite small.

Thanks for the compliments.

I wish I could have learned more from my friend. He is retired now but creates lots of wonderful items for friends and family.

For me working with plexi is always more difficult than wood. Plexi shows more mistakes.

For the edges, have you looked into "flaming" them? I have not tried it, but have seen a tutorial where a guy uses the flaming trick and the edge looks like smooth glass. I will find the links if you are interested.

BTW: I like all the nice comments you are getting on OCN too.

[Xion X2]

I wish I could have learned more from my friend. He is retired now but creates lots of wonderful items for friends and family.

For me working with plexi is always more difficult than wood. Plexi shows more mistakes.

For the edges, have you looked into "flaming" them? I have not tried it, but have seen a tutorial where a guy uses the flaming trick and the edge looks like smooth glass. I will find the links if you are interested.

BTW: I like all the nice comments you are getting on OCN too.

I'd be very interested in seeing that video if you could find it.

I've tried some flame polishing but haven't had a lot of luck thus far. It's possible that I just haven't perfected the technique yet.

OCN is a great group. Those guys are very supportive. Great group here as well.. just not as much traffic.

[Starlite KNight]

I think I remember my Father flaming acrylic stuff when I worked at his place a couple of summers. He works at the company that makes the bakery cabinets for places like Horny Tim's.

I found some info on flaming edges:

http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/Ple...ishing_Charges has some warnings but you won't be silk screening. lol

http://www.ehow.com/how_5075416_poli...glas-edge.html Another short page.

[burntheland]

Good info Starlite KNight +rep

[msmrx57]

I used t owork in a sign shop and we did flame edge on some plexi signs, the best advice is use some scraps and practice. The smother that the edge is the easier it is. It's a combination of the right flame/heat and distance from the plexi combined with keeping the flame moving. With pratice it gets pretty easy to get consitant results. From the attention to detail that you've shown, it shouldn't be a problem for you.

[SXRguyinMA]

I used the tried and true sand then buff with dremel and novus plastic polish method

[Okele]

Ive been following this build for months, anyway question on the dovetail with the lexan. Would the dovetail also work as a seal to prevent leaks? like from mineral oil and such?